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Tax advisory

Federal Budget 2016

Two major factors necessarily limited Scott Morrison and Malcolm Turnbull in their first crack at a Federal Budget – our relatively fragile economy, as evidenced by yesterday’s RBA announcement, and the fact that an election will be called within days.

Federal Budget 2016: taxation

Key points on taxation from the Federal Budget 2016 announcement, including personal income tax relief, an increase in the small business turnover threshold and a reduction in the company tax rate...

Moving to, investing in and doing business in Australia for the wealthy

Australia continues to develop its taxation and migration laws to attract wealthy foreign citizens to invest in and to live in Australia. Although moving to or investing in Australia can be attractive, expert advice should be obtained to ensure compliance with Australian regulations.

Senator: unfair to change super tax policy

Well-respected Liberal National Senator Matthew Canavan has today featured in SMSF Adviser responding to speculated changes to superannuation taxation policy. Senator Canavan said it would be unfair to change the tax arrangements for people’s superannuation balances (or their earnings) as many people have contributed to their fund for many years.

ATO taxes Chinese citizen on cash transferred to Australia….a timely reminder for immigrants

Case study: ATO taxes citizen on overseas cash transfers made to Australia after he moved here.

ATO widens audit scope on distribution of profits from professional service firms

ATO audit risk assessment factors for application in 2014–15 and beyond for remuneration of principal practitioners.