Newsletter – July 2017
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Our July 2017 Newsletter is now available for you to download
The ATO has given notice (in Government Gazette C2017G00611, 5 June 2017) that it is expanding the scope of the data matching program, announced in
Small businesses with a GST turnover of less than $10m can look forward to simpler GST reporting from 1 July 2017. From 1 July 2017,
The recent Federal Budget has removed the ability to claim a tax deduction for depreciation on the fixtures purchased with a residential rental property. This
What employers need to know about fringe benefit tax 2017 The FBT year ends on 31 March 2017 The ATO will be looking closely at
Managing the Debt Drain – the critical issues for small business February and March are traditionally the worst cashflow months for small business – the
Generally, a business is not required to register for GST if its annual turnover is less than $75,000. This exemption simplifies compliance for small businesses,
Are you in the business of buying and selling property? This GST advice could save you thousands! If you are in the business of buying
If you are an individual or a business that transfers money internationally, you will continue to be a target. For individuals, if you work overseas
KPI’S are a valuable tool to assist you to define and then measure meaningful performances that are crucial in the measurement of progress towards
What’s involved in selling your business? Selling your business can be a stressful time and unless you’ve done it before, it’s hard to know what
Do not worry… We are not going far! However from the 1st of July this year we will be located in our new premises in
One of the things that keep surprising us is how client’s fail to plan for business success. In years gone by business owners all too
Its that time of year again – Budget Time! We have once again summarised the annual budget and have provided a copy online. If you
Some banks are advising customers with business accounts to transfer excess cash to pay down the business owner’s home loan. While it might sound like
Most people are not surprised when a start up business fails. But it’s not just start ups that grow to death; it’s also a common
Jewell Moore’s monthly update provides information on the latest tax issues and news. Subscribe to our updates and have the news delivered directly to your
Can you answer the question “Is your business dynamic?” with a resounding “Yes”? Have you made any fundamental changes in your business this year? I
The rollover relief for restructure of small business entities received Royal assent on the 9th March 2016. This legislation provides many SME’s the opportunity to
In the lead up to the 2016 Federal Budget I find it disconcerting that both sides of politics are rumbling about significant tax changes to
Did you know that Small to Medium sized Enterprises [SME Businesses] employ 63% of all workers in Australia? This makes them Australia’s largest employer. Representing over
How do you create certainty in uncertain times? Much of what we do personally to grow and protect our wealth, and commercially for the businesses
Jewell Moore has moved to an electronic delivery system, called DocuSign, for client correspondence. This system has been embraced by most clients, young and young
Shareholder Loans at risk? Shareholder loans are one of the most common methods of funding new businesses. Most new start-ups and smaller companies lack sufficient
The ATO will never send you an email requesting you to confirm, update or disclose confidential details via a non-secure channel such as email.
GST around the world is generally held to be a less than perfect model for raising taxes due to the complexities of exemptions, multiple rates, the
Small Improvements That Can Transform Your Professional (and Personal) Life If you don’t work in manufacturing, then you probably think continuous improvement has nothing to
Capital gains & property: The top questions and answers The thought of the Australian Tax Office (ATO) sharing up to 50% of any gain you
Landlords Beware: Key Tax issues for property investors Are you relying on negative gearing? There has been a lot of negative conversation about negative gearing
Reuter’s reports that “Finland’s Santa Claus Office has been declared bankrupt over unpaid taxes after a sharp drop in visits from recession-hit Russians, once the