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Big stamp duty and tax changes for Victoria investors and businesses.
There are three main areas of significant change: Transition from stamp duty to annual property tax for commercial and industrial property. This will apply to commercial and industrial properties acquired on or after 1 July 2024. (existing owners of properties purchased before 1 July 2024 will not be affected). Once a property enters the … Read more
High deposit rates, but the case for equities is strong
Investors can currently lock in attractive term deposit rates, however equities are still likely to outperform cash over the longer term.
Revised NALE rules ‘miss chance to clarify SMSF bugbear
The ATO will need to help trustees work out when an arrangement is internal to the fund for the purposes of non-arm’s length expense rules, says the NTAA.
Our investment and economic outlook, September 2023
Read our region-by-region economic outlook and latest forecasts for investment returns.
6 simple rules will ensure a deed can be executed in all states
There are six simple rules that will ensure a deed is executed properly in every Australian state, says a leading superannuation legal consultant.
The benefits and risks of collectable super assets
While owning collectable and personal use assets inside a SMSF may sound appealing, there’s a big catch.
Too many businesses roll the dice on tax debt: Jordan
Profitable companies that choose to relegate their tax and super obligations will be a focus of the ATO’s crackdown on collectable debt, Commissioner says.
Unfair Terms in a Standard Form Contract
As a business owner, you probably enter into contracts every day. Contracts are crucial as they document and govern the relationship between your business and various parties. It is common to offer the parties you interact with the same or similar contracts. These are examples of a standard form contract.