Increasing Your Superannuation Contributions
Another great tax tactic to have up your sleeve to help reduce your personal income tax, and ultimately build more wealth for your retirement is increasing your superannuation contributions. The summary below sets out the broad categories of superannuation contributions that may enable you to reduce your overall taxation liabilities: • Concessional Contributions (Pre Tax). […]
Maximise your EOFY return with deductible expenses and prepaying deductible interest
With EOFY right ahead of us, it’s well and truly time to make last time efforts to prepare for 30 June. To help you experience a seamless tax return process and minimise your tax liability, we have prepared the following tax tips which outline how and what you can claim as a deductible expense and […]
A Simple Guide For A Smooth EOFY With Your Accountant
Preparing for EOFY is a responsibility all adults have to manage and while some people opt to submit it themselves, many others hand their files over to an accountant to let them crunch the numbers instead. If you fall into the latter category, whether it’s to help you save time, because you have a lot […]
Five Tips To Prepare Business Tax Returns
It’s easy to get overwhelmed at tax time, especially if you’re a startup or small business owner doing a lot of the bookkeeping yourself. While it might seem daunting, there are many benefits to tax time – the most valuable being the ability to understand about the profitability of your business and have the insight […]
Improve Your Financial Security Through Diversification
In January 2023, 8-time gold medalist and the world record-holder, Usian Bolt, lost $12.7 million overnight when the Jamaican investment bank, Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL) collapsed. Without getting into the details of this specific case, Bolt’s situation reveals the risk associated with having ‘all your eggs in one basket’ and a classic example of […]
Have The Big Four In Your Corner; Secure A Loan With Confidence
Whether you are buying your first home, refinancing an existing property or investing in a new opportunity, securing a loan is a complex and challenging process, especially in a turbulent market. However, arranging a competitive loan can be achieved with the right team of people on your side. While the ultimate lender might not be […]
Five Tips For Long Term Financial Success
In a fast-paced world, with new toys hitting the shelves left, right and centre, it’s easy to fall into the trap of instant gratification. We want what we want, and we can get it now. While delving deep into your pockets and flirting with this luxurious lifestyle sounds tempting, it can quickly leave you with […]
The Upside to the Downside of the Rate Rise
Since mid-2022, we’ve heard a lot about the dreaded rate rises, and while increasing interest rates are synonymous with higher loan repayments, there are benefits to buying direct property now. Rising interest rates result in a cooling down of asset prices including property. Whether you’re a first home buyer or investor, let us introduce you […]
Why playing the long game in property pays off.
It’s easy to get caught up in current property trends, especially with a surge of rising interest rates and changing property prices. However, property has always been a worthwhile investment. We’re often told to ‘ride the waves’ of the property market, however, sometimes it’s just as important to get in. After all, you can’t play […]
Investing in the current market – What is going on?
Whether you’ve already invested money or you’re thinking about establishing a portfolio, volatility in the capital markets can make you feel uneasy. History shows that downturns can come and go and that markets can rebound over time. To help you navigate this tumultuous market, our team of specialists have put together key insights and tips […]
