ATO raises ‘illegal early access’ concerns with small business owners

  Recent research by the ATO has revealed a higher proportion of loans to members and non-lodgements among SMSF members with links to small business.  

Federal Budget 2022/23 – Documents and Facts Sheets

  All the detail for those who like to better understand the fine print.  

Investors and recessions

Despite much talk of rising interest rates and possible recession, here are a few reasons to stay the course and stick to your long-term investment strategy. By Alexis Gray, Senior Economist, Vanguard Asia-Pacific  

Cyber Security – Optus data breach

In light of the recent Optus data breach, we thought it timely to provide a list of things you should consider to help protect your identity

Claiming a tax deduction for expenses for a home-based business

If you operate some or all of your business from your home, you may be able to claim tax deductions.

Bear Markets and What Investors Can Do Now

Six biggest bull markets in US stocks/shares since 1962 and their subsequent bear markets.

Super changes apply, don’t get caught short

To avoid additional costs (including the superannuation guarantee charge (SGC)), you must pay the right amount of super for all your eligible employees by the quarterly due date.

ATO taking ‘harsher’ stance on loans to members

The ATO is paying closer attention to attempts by accountants to “patch up” mistakes by SMSF clients involving the removal of money from the fund.

The Countries that Consume the Most Beer in the World

Check out the countries that consume the most beer from 1963-2021

How costs can add up

There is quite a bit of truth to the old adage “there is no free lunch in life” or its more recent equivalent “if you’re not paying for the product, you’re the product” because pretty much everything in life comes at a cost these days.