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...
We all hope to boost our retirement savings with our superannuation, but for some Aussies, this can seem like a pipe dream that has become out of reach. Specifically, people who work part-time, casual or who take extensive breaks from the workforce, often find it...
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...
Thinking Ahead: Ensure Your Assets Are Protected! A self-managed super fund (SMSF) is a private superannuation fund that is run by an individual or appointed trustee. A SMSF is often more suitable for individuals who have larger supers, a breadth of knowledge in finance and extensive...
The Australian Parliament has recently passed new legislation to fast-track the reduction of corporate taxes from 27.5% to 25% within the next five years. The new ‘Treasury Laws Amendment Bill 2018" is estimated to provide tax relief for around 3.3 million small to medium-sized businesses....
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 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...