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Australian share prices have seen record highs in 2024 after a sluggish couple of years. The S&P ASX200 index added just under 7 per cent in the 10 months to O…
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As investors grapple with uncertainty, keeping a cool head has never been more important. “Time in the market, not timing the market" is a popular investment…
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Change is a constant. Life is about change and as we embrace each new milestone and deal with the challenges life throws us from time to time, we grow as human …
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A good estate plan will help make sure your wishes are carried out when you die. It can also help if you become unable to make your own decisions. It also cove…
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Deciding when to retire is a big decision and even more difficult if you are concerned about your retirement income. The average age of Australia’s 4.2 milli…
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At its latest meeting, the Reserve Bank Board announced it was reducing the cash rate at 4.10 per cent. With the official rate change, we're watching closely…
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Checking in on your goals, finances and health We don’t think twice about taking our car in for a regular tune up. Why? Because we know it’s going to mean our …
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Scams are not new, however scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and it can be challenging not to be taken in, so it pays to be aware of the tricks …
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Protecting income from unexpected illness and injury is particularly important to anyone with a mortgage to service, small business owners and self-employed peo…
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The many unpredictable events of 2024 could easily have been disastrous for investment markets. Instead, we saw remarkable resilience and growth despite occasio…
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GST focus remains, while community tip-offs increase Fraudulent claims for GST refunds continue to be a major focus for the ATO, with several new pilot progr…
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Planning for what happens when you pass away or become incapacitated is an important way of protecting those you care about, saving them from dealing with a fin…
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Join Steve Douglas, Executive Chair and Julie Kelley, Sales & Marketing Manager as they answer your burning questions during the 'Australian Residency and Tax Changes & Implications To Expats' webinar.
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Hidden away in the back of the Australian Budget and unmentioned in the Treasurers speech, was a simple statement confirming that:
“The Government will replace the individual tax residency rules with a new framework that is easy to understand, provides certainty and reduces compl…
We trust this seminar gives you a clearer understanding of the Australian Budget Announcements including:
• How Covid19 has impacted the Australian Government’s federal finances
• Measures the Government intends to undertake to reinvigorate the Australian economy
• Latest taxatio…
Australian property prices look to be on a rocketing path, with first home buyers, low-interest rates and FOMO (fear of missing out) fueling the demand for the start of 2021.
However, with stimulus packages coming to an end, and international borders remaining closed, can this ex…
For anyone considering Australia as a future place of residence planning your taxation affairs is a critical element of the migration process.
The Australian taxation system is extremely complex and taxes residents worldwide income.
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