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Choosing the right structure for your investment property purchase

Tue Jul 02 2019

When buying an investment property there is an important decision all medicos need to get right from the start. Choosing how to structure your property’s ownership is of upmost importance for a medico buying a property given each ownership type offers varying levels of asset protection and tax benefit.

Cloud accounting benefits

Fri Jun 21 2019

When it comes to cloud-based computing, the advantages of the technology are clear. Cloud-based accounting programs can provide small businesses with powerful insights and they are easy to use.

What is Capital Gains Withholding?

Wed Apr 17 2019

When it comes to investments, many medical practitioners choose to invest in property. However, the world of investing in Australian property is an ever-changing landscape. Increasing regulation, paperwork and tax requirements can become overwhelming and confusing. As busy professionals, we understand your desire to simplify the transaction as much as possible. One way to do this is to gain an understanding of the new capital gains withholding requirements.

Instant asset write-off

Mon Apr 15 2019

The amendments to the instant asset write-off have been fully legislated, less than a week after some of the changes were announced in the 2019-20 Federal Budget.

New QBCC financial reporting requirements

Mon Feb 25 2019

Important changes affecting the building and construction industry are looming. The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) has changed the Minimum Financial Requirements (MFR) policy and has reintroduced the requirement for licensees to report financial information annually to the QBCC.

Companies no longer naturally loving?

Fri Feb 15 2019

The ATO’s apparent change of opinion regarding the ability for companies to forgive debts “for reasons of natural love and affection” will change the way that property settlements occur.

Have yourself a FBT friendly Christmas

Fri Nov 23 2018

With the end of the year approaching, it’s essential for employers to understand the tax consequences of giving gifts and hosting Christmas parties for employees.

Are you ready for Single Touch Payroll

Thu Apr 19 2018

Now is the time to get your business ready with employers of 20 or more employees required by law to report via Single Touch Payroll (‘STP’) from 1 July 2018.

Safe harbour – Protecting yourself if your business is in financial distress

Wed Apr 18 2018

Reforms to the Corporations Act 2001 have introduced a regime to protect directors of companies from insolvent trading where the directors have a plan to rescue the business.

Safe harbour - protecting yourself if your business is in financial distress

Wed Apr 18 2018

Recent reforms to the Corporations Act 2001 have introduced a regime to protect directors of companies from insolvent trading where the directors have a plan to rescue the business.

Medicos on the road: are you maximising your tax deductions?

Tue Aug 16 2016

If you are using your car for work, you may be missing out on valuable tax deductions. Medical professionals tend to always be on the go. Because of this, you could be eligible to claim tax deductions relating to your travel. This could mean considerable savings on your tax returns. So don’t miss out – check out our tips below on what you could be claiming.

Pilot Mo Bros

Sun Dec 01 2013

Pilot has brought the moustache back in an effort to raise funds for men’s health. The Movember Mo Bros have raised over $3,000 for this important cause.

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