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When purchasing a vehicle it is important to choose the right option for you. A common question we ask ourselves in this situation is, is...
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Australian Taxation Office
- Dec 3, 2019
- 4 min
Fringe benefits tax and Christmas parties
Be more informed on FBT and Christmas Parties. The Australian Taxation Office have released the below article regarding this topic....
Lockwood & Ward
- Nov 26, 2019
- 3 min
Home Loan Health Check
We all regularly check our personal health, but do we check our financial health in particular our home loan. If you fail to review your...
Lockwood & Ward
- Jul 19, 2019
- 1 min
How to create a myGov account and link it to the ATO
Please watch the video below published by the Australian Taxation Office for a step to step guide on how to create a myGov account and...
Lockwood & Ward
- Jun 20, 2019
- 3 min
How Single Touch Payroll will impact you
Single Touch Payroll or STP is a new regulation that will change how information such as wages, super contributions, PAYG withheld etc is...
Australian Taxation Office
- Jun 19, 2019
- 3 min
Unreported ‘cash in hand’ payments to workers no longer tax deductible
Be more informed on tax changes that may impact you. The Australian Taxation Office have released the below article regarding cash in...
Lockwood & Ward
- May 14, 2019
- 2 min
2019 End of Financial Year Checklist
Maximise your tax deductions for the 2018-19 financial year by planning and reviewing your records. Here are top tips for businesses and...
Lockwood & Ward
- May 6, 2019
- 1 min
What you need to know about Division 293 Tax
What is Division 293 tax? Division 293 tax is a tax introduced by the Australian Government to increase tax on superannuation fund...
Lockwood & Ward
- Apr 15, 2019
- 7 min
GST Withholding Regime on Property
During the 2017/18 budget the government publicised that they would be introducing a GST Withholding Regime for the property industry....
Lockwood & Ward
- Mar 10, 2019
- 4 min
Frequently Asked Questions about Single Touch Payroll
What STP enabled software is available for small organisations? With the roll out of Single Touch Payroll (STP) to smaller organisations...
Wolters Kluwer
- Mar 6, 2019
- 5 min
2019 Top Tax Changes
Be more informed on tax changes that may impact you. Wolters Kluwer have released the below article on the top 2019 tax changes for...
Lockwood & Ward
- Feb 18, 2019
- 2 min
Superannuation reform changes and how they affect you
The federal budget introduced a number of superannuation reform changes. Below we have outlined when these changes become valid and how...
Lockwood & Ward
- Feb 4, 2019
- 2 min
End of Financial Year Bookkeeping Checklist
As the end of the financial year approaches, there are a number of key things to remember as a small business owner when getting your books
Lockwood & Ward
- Dec 19, 2018
- 2 min
Top tips for keeping the taxman happy this Christmas
Over the next few weeks, thousands of Australian businesses will pay for their staff to let their hair down at the annual end of year...
Lockwood & Ward
- Oct 6, 2018
- 1 min
Changes to Australia’s Foreign Investment rules
If you are a foreign investor who has bought Australian Property, please note that in December last year, changes were made to...
Lockwood & Ward
- Sep 3, 2018
- 4 min
10 easy ways to pay less tax
Our accountants at Lockwood & Ward have come up with the 10 easiest ways that you can pay less tax. Here’s how you could save big dollars...
Lockwood & Ward
- Aug 1, 2018
- 4 min
ATO Shakedown Imminent for Property Owners
Holiday homes are a great little investment and tax minimising treat for Australians to sink their teeth into. However, the Australian...
Lockwood & Ward
- Jul 10, 2018
- 2 min
Understanding the sole purpose test for SMSFs
If you are thinking of investing in property through your self managed super fund it is important to understand the Sole Purpose Test....
Lockwood & Ward
- May 19, 2016
- 1 min
How the 2016 Budget measures affect individuals and families
The 2016-17 Federal Budget was handed down on 3 May 2016. The main budget measures likely to affect you are outlined below, together with...
Lockwood & Ward
- Apr 14, 2016
- 3 min
Tax incentives for early stage investors
In March 2016, the parliament introduced a bill proposing new tax incentives for innovation aiming to encourage new investment in...
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