As usual, it’s time to organise your EOFY tax return, but it might be different this year. That’s because the ATO is now using cryptocurrency data matching to identify false tax deductions. While they are still keeping an eye on work-related expenses and asset write-offs,...
With the end of the financial year looming rapidly, it’s time to organise all your invoices so you can make the correct tax deductions in your tax return. However, knowing what and what you can’t claim as deductions can be a challenge, so here is...
Unfortunately, planning for retirement isn’t as simple as it once was. There is no universal route to financial security in retirement. However, there are a few optional steps you can take to ensure you’re feeling confident and secure through your future transition. Here are a few...
Queensland and New South Wales farmers are suffering through another severe and long drought. Did you know there are special government payment plans that can be utilised to ease the stress of tax reporting? Continue reading if you would like to know of these payment...
As parents, and even grandparents, one of the ways we like to give to our children is through money or financial assistance. There are, however, a lot of issues that can arise when it comes to gifting money. It’s always best to get advice on...
At Conrad Carlile, we want to make sure you are consistently mindful of your business goals and what it takes to achieve them. This seems like it might be obvious but we are often made aware that there are factors that business owners have not...
"If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses”. This quote from Henry Ford inspires many to innovate their business well into the future. At Conrad Carlile, we see how important it is to innovate and grow in order to...
At Conrad Carlile, we think it is important for everyone to understand how the budget affects you. There are so many aspects that aren’t important, but how does it affect the small business owner from a wealth management perspective? We’ve written up a few of...
Succession planning is important for many but especially in the farming industry. The change in the supposed ‘fair process’ of succession planning in comparison with 50 years ago, is vast. In days gone by giving the farm to the oldest male was the norm. However,...
The Australian Government has introduced a new contribution cap – the downsizer contributions cap, which will come into effect as of the 1 July 2018. Whilst this new contribution cap is primarily for people downsizing their main residence, it can be beneficial for many other...