Recent Market Volatility
Volatility has returned with vigour over the past two months, with the ASX200 posting its third straight negative month. While we don’t subscribe to the view that equity markets are heading into a deep bear…
Important Financial & Tax Changes for 2018
There are several important tax changes being introduced in 2018. Here are the main changes you should be aware of: 1 January 2018 Vacancy fees for foreign acquisitions of residential land - An annual vacancy…
Budget 2017: Summary
The problems that any Australian Government is expected to resolve and the wish list they are supposed to fulfil, is extensive regardless of which party is in power. This Budget delivers a series of measures…
Market Update: Reflation Trade Hiatus
The 'Trump Rally', which saw cyclical stocks rise strongly, bonds sell off and the U.S. dollar strengthen, has weakened as investors have reassessed the Trump administration's ability to implement its economic agenda. Bond yields have…
Are Christmas gifts deductible?
It’s easy to spend too much at Christmas. If you are splurging on clients, to be a legitimate business expense and therefore deductible, the expense has to be related to how your business generates income.…
Changes to aged pension rules
From 1 January 2017 Government changes to the Age Pension are likely to reduce many Age Pension recipient’s entitlements. It’s important that you understand how the changes could affect you.
PPT Accountant supports Daniher’s Drive
This month, PPT Accountant Thomas Elford will participate in Daniher’s Drive, a 4-day fundraising drive around regional Victoria starting on the 13th of October. Neale Daniher, former Essendon player and Coach of both Melbourne and Fremantle in…
Tribute to Royal South Street Society Founder
Next month Royal South Street Society will officially unveil the restored gravestone of it's founder William Duguid Hill, as part of the Society's 125th celebrations. William Duguid Hill, three times Mayor of Ballarat, founded the South…
The handbag vs briefcase deduction debate
If a man can claim a briefcase as a tax deduction why can’t women claim their handbags? After all, men often have a lot of personal items in their briefcases and working women are just…
PPT Directors attend RSSS Fundraiser
Pictured: Michelle & Phillip Brown, Rebecca and Cameron Moore, Elissa and Jason Hargreaves Fine wine, food and song took centre stage last month at Craig’s Hotel as Royal South Street Society held a charity fundraiser…
