Investment Property Tax Changes
Anyone with investment property in Australia is probably feeling a little edgy with all the recent media attention on deductions, affordable housing, and negative gearing. We take a look at some of the key tax…
What did i miss? Tax Changes
If you missed all the tax news in the last few months, here is a quick summary: GST applies to digital products & services imported by consumers Small business $20k instant asset write-off extended until…
Succession Planning: Do your kids really want to take over?
Generational succession – handing your business across to your kids or family – sounds simple enough. But, many families end up in dispute right at the point when the parents, business, and children are most…
Investment Update: Return to Growth
The outlook for growth appears increasingly positive for Europe and the US. Macro indicators of employment, corporate profits, consumer sentiment, industrial production and inflation are all supportive of an improved outlook for growth. Morgans explore…
Market Update: Economy set for a better second half
In Australia, both the RBA and Treasury have recently predicted better times ahead. Though recent data has been patchy, an improvement in local prospects will be needed to help justify somewhat expensive share valuations. It…
Budget 2017: Infrastructure
$1bn National Housing Infrastructure Facility established A $1 billion National Housing Infrastructure Facility will be established to provide financial assistance to local government from 2018‑19 for infrastructure that supports new housing, particularly affordable housing. The…
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…
Budget 2017 : Farmers
Farm Business Concessional Loans Scheme extended Eligibility to the Farm Business Concessional Loans Scheme will be extended to assist farmers and their partners who have received their full entitlement for the Farm Household Allowance (FHA)…
Budget 2017 : Individuals & Families
Increase in the Medicare Levy Date of effect: 1 July 2019 From 1 July 2019, the Medicare Levy will increase to 2.5% of taxable income (up from 2%) raising an estimated $8.2 billion across the…
Budget 2017 : Investment
The Government is very keen for private investors – including large scale investors and superannuation funds – to be a part of the solution to Australia’s housing affordability crisis. A series of new measures target…
