Insight

Tax

How Div 7A changes the game for companies and trusts

The ATO’s final guidance on Division 7A heralds the end of sub-trust arrangements for unpaid present entitlements.

12 August 2022 • By Robyn Jacobson

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22 July 2022 • By Jason Duerden

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22 July 2022 • By Sonia Gibson

Tax

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The type of cover, deductibility of premiums and treatment of claims make life insurance a complex topic for tax.

15 July 2022 • By Brian Pillemer

Regulation

Crypto a can of worms for bankruptcy trustees

Digital assets present problems when it comes to valuation and sale, or even just locating them in the first place.

15 July 2022 • By Thyge Trafford-Jones

Tax

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Tax

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If you plan to bring overseas employees to Australia, there are crucial tax and residency issues.

08 July 2022 • By John Marcarian

Tax

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02 July 2022 • By John Jeffreys

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Take a strategic approach to dealing with DPNs

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01 July 2022 • By Trevor Withane

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Remove the stress and anxiety from tax time with best-practice approaches.

30 June 2022 • By Guy Pearson

Appointments

Regional accountancies should corporatise to attract talent

Partnerships are financially unviable for people in the early stages of their career.

24 June 2022 • By Jose Alguera-Lara

Tax

Help! My client has received an ATO letter about crypto trading

With digital currencies in the spotlight again this year, it’s vital to know the tax-time options.

24 June 2022 • By Danny Talwar

Super

Make investments for art’s sake

It’s time to change the restrictive rules governing super and artworks.

17 June 2022 • By Michael Fox

Business

One organisation, too many finance departments?

Standardising back-end processes allows tighter intercompany accounting and boosts cash flow.

17 June 2022 • By Claudia Pirko