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Federal Budget 2016

4 May 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: social security

4 May 2016
Key points on social security from the Federal Budget 2016 announcement, including eligibility for the Disability Support Pension and changes to the Age Pension Assets Test...

Federal Budget 2016: taxation

4 May 2016
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...

Federal Budget 2016: superannuation

4 May 2016
Key points on superannuation from the Federal Budget 2016 announcement, including the introduction of the $1.6 million transfer balance cap, concessional cap changes and an ease in the restrictions for tax deductions for personal contributions...

In focus: Mike Atkins

28 April 2016
Recently we sat down with Mike Atkins, MGD client and long time McDonald’s licensee, to find out more about his life with the global fast food giant and how he is helping young people in his community look forward to a brighter future.

Rumour has it: pre-Budget super speculation

12 April 2016
With less than a week until the Federal Budget is handed down, the media is alive with speculation as to what changes the Government will impose and, as usual, superannuation is at the forefront of the pre-Budget rumour mill.

Is your SMSF adviser right for you?

30 March 2016
It’s no secret that SMSFs are regulated by a complex and frequently changing set of laws and regulations making maintaining compliance and optimal operation within this legal framework an increasingly challenging task. This is why many SMSF trustees (or directors of a trustee company) turn to specialists to help guide them through this maze to ensure their obligations are met.

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

22 March 2016
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.

One smart pre-Budget move you should consider if aged 55* or over (at 30th June 2015)

15 March 2016
It’s that time of year again when pre-Budget media speculation is proving very hard to escape. Every day we are told what the Budget may (or may not!) have in store for us which can be perplexing when considering pre-emptive pre-Budget strategies.

High profile specialists join leading Brisbane boutique financial services firm

7 March 2016
Boutique financial services firm, MGD Wealth, has enjoyed a bright start to 2016 with the addition of two very experienced wealth management specialists, Richard Marsden and Rachel Barlow, to its growing team.

How sticky are you?

18 February 2016
How sticky are you? How many of the dollars that you earn this week, this month or this year will you still have next year or the year after? Would your chances of building the best possible future for yourself (and your family) be improved if you could increase your stickiness? Of course it would.

Senator: unfair to change super tax policy

11 February 2016
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.

2016 – not a very happy New Year

12 January 2016
Well the New Year’s here and global equity markets are not off to a great start. Most equity markets have recorded their worst start to a calendar year ever. And this comes on the back of calendar 2015 performances which in price terms were negative for most major equity market indices – and those that did record positive performances were mostly in the low single digit range.

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

22 December 2015
Case study: ATO taxes citizen on overseas cash transfers made to Australia after he moved here.

In focus: Tony Kelly

9 December 2015
Recently we sat down with Tony, a client and a friend, to find out more about his remarkable career and to get an update on his exciting new business venture.

How to help your kids get into the property market

5 December 2015
While other 70-year-olds may be planning exotic cruises or luxurious overseas holidays, state government veterinarian Colin McQueen continues to clock in at the Ararat export abattoir as he works to pay off the last of the three homes he bought in Melbourne’s inner northern suburbs for his adult children.

Reframe your thinking and take control of your future — part two

18 November 2015
In Part One of our discussion on reframing we considered the benefits of thinking about your income as an asset. Turning now from income to your investment assets, it can be equally valuable to reverse your thinking when it comes to your personal balance sheet.