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Do a Budget
Budgeting is very important to better financial management. (A longer article about overall financial literacy follows the first few points). However, working on a Budget may not be your cup of tea...
View ArticleSMSFs: the dos and don'ts
ASIC recently issued a consultation paper outlining additional disclosures that may be appropriate for advisers who recommend a client sets up an SMSF. Several of these make sense and should already...
View ArticleICAA Autumn Newsletter 2014
Personal Property Securities Register The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is where details of security interests in personal property can be registered and searched. Transitional...
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Small business benchmarking and the ATO There has been increased ATO audit activity in the small business sector particularly where the ATO has used small business benchmarking. Benchmarks are...
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CRUNCHY FRUIT SLICE Makes 12 Ingredients 50g butter ½ cup raw or demarara sugar ¼ cup golden syrup or honey 90g (3/4 cup) pepitas (pumpkin seeds) 90g (3/4 cup) sunflower seed kernels 2 tablespoons...
View ArticleNovember Issue - PPG Monthly Newsletter Tax & Super
Port Phillip Group is proud to provide a regular newsletter keeping clients updated in relevant tax and super issues. The November Newsletter provides insights into Allowances for travel; Solar Panels...
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Are You Ready for SuperStream?
The SuperStream standard is part of the government's Super Reform package. Ensure your small business is SuperStream Ready by 1 July 2015. IMPORTANT SUPERANNUATION...
View ArticleDecember Issue - PPG Monthly Newsletter Tax & Super
In the December Issue of the Port Phillip Group Newsletter we look at what a higher FBT means for your business. As we approach the holiday season we also address the timely issue of holiday houses and...
View ArticleFive apps that could revolutionise how you do business
There are some very handy apps that can allow you to operate your business on the go – or completely change the way you do things. The technology and working life website Lifehacker says mobile devices...
View ArticleFebruary Issue - PPG Monthly Newsletter Tax & Super
In the February Issue of the Port Phillip Group Newsletter we look at dealing with natural disasters from a financial perspective following the recent bushfires in Victoria and as more hot weather...
View ArticleMarch Issue - PPG Monthly Newsletter Tax & Super
In the March Issue of the Port Phillip Group Newsletter we provide a basic understanding to FBT (Fringe Benefits Tax) for your business. Also in this issue we examine; the deductability of self...
View ArticleApril Issue - PPG Monthly Newsletter Tax & Super
In this Issue of our monthly newsletter we look at online seller's reporting obligations, and provide a checklist to determine whether your online selling constitutes a business or a hobby. We examine...
View ArticleMay Issue - PPG Monthly Newsletter Tax & Super
In this issue of our Monthly Newsletter we examine the taxation of Employment Termination Payments (ETP). We take another look at Employee and Contractor definitions and the resulting obligations...
View ArticleFederal Budget 2015 Wrap Up
In addition to our Monthly Newsletters we have published a Federal Budget 2015 Wrap Up - Special Edition Newsletter. This Issue examines the budget and tax implications for Individuals, Families,...
View ArticleJune Issue - PPG Monthly Newsletter Tax & Super
In the June Issue of our newsletter series we focus on the end of the financial year. As the 2015 financial year draws to a close we address decisions for small business end of year planning, end of...
View ArticleJuly Issue - PPG Monthly Newsletter Tax & Super
The July Issue answers all your pressing inquiries on the $20,000 immediate asset write-off, a very welcome announcement from the last federal budget that has sparked a lot of questions about its...
View ArticleAugust Issue - PPG Monthly Newsletter Tax & Super
The August Issue we run through the work-related expenses at the top of the Tax Office hit list. Up until this year, the Tax Office’s compliance focus has tended, in part, to look at certain...
View ArticleSeptember Issue - PPG Monthly Newsletter Tax & Super
In the September Issue we explore important tax considerations for the thousands of Australians that head offshore each year to expand their horizons and fund their adventure by working overseas. Also,...
View ArticleOctober Issue - PPG Monthly Newsletter Tax & Super
If you haven’t heard of the “sharing economy” yet, it could be time to start to get familiar with this “new way of connecting buyers (users) with sellers (providers)”. Services like Uber, Airbnb,...
View ArticleSpecial Edition - 2015 Lodgement Rates & Thresholds
This Special Edition Bulletin comprises a set of comprehensive tax rates and thresholds as well as information relevant to superannuation, offsets and rebates, and more. If you require further...
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