2019-20 Federal Budget Overview
This is a Budget not only designed to showcase the return to surplus (and by default the Government’s economic credentials) but engage voters with initiatives to make them feel like they are more prosperous. A…
Team Q&A: Glenn Palmer
Recently we caught up with Director Glenn Palmer. Born and bred in the region, Glenn joined the firm as a trainee back in 1986, before becoming a Director in 2009. Glenn talks about the current…
Legislation in Limbo
The February 2019 Parliamentary sitting days were the last opportunity before the Federal Budget for the Government to introduce or push through new legislation. Next month, on 2 April, Parliament reconvenes for the Federal Budget…
Single Touch Payroll Final Deadline
From 1 July 2019, single touch payroll – the direct reporting of salary and wages, PAYG withholding and superannuation contribution information to the ATO – will apply to all employers. What employers need to report…
Are you still using paper-based staff rosters?
Paper-based rosters might do the job for your business, but with technology streamlining many workflows, now might be the time to digitise your rostering and timesheet system. There is a range of great software applications…
Tax warning on overseas income
Do you earn income overseas? A recent case highlights why you might pay more tax than you thought on foreign income. If you are an Australian resident and earn income from overseas, such as income…
Investment Watch: March
February provided investors the usual report card of the underlying health of corporate Australia. This month we look at the key themes and issues affecting companies and identify where the opportunities are following a very…
Legislation in Limbo
The February 2019 Parliamentary sitting days were the last opportunity before the Federal Budget for the Government to introduce or push through new legislation. Next month, on 2 April, Parliament reconvenes for the Federal Budget and…
Estate planning doesn’t have to be hard work
Life does not always go to plan. While we logically know that, most of us don’t plan for the worst – it’s all a bit morbid and time-consuming. The downside of not planning is the…
Investment Watch: March
February provided investors the usual report card of the underlying health of corporate Australia. This month we look at the key themes and issues affecting companies and identify where the opportunities are following a very…
