TAXATION

Financial planning

Govt extends 2010 co-contribution freeze for another year....

Editorial

The lead-up to financial year end is usually seen as a time of opportunity for financial advisers to revise tax strategies with their clients. Jeff Scott explains why it ...

Editorial

Scott Quinn explains that there is more to account-based pensions than tax – Social Security must also be considered....

Policy & Regulation

The Federal Government hopes to introduce amendments to the income tax law to codify the tax treatment of sovereign investments....

Editorial

Kristian Wangvisutkul answers some commonly asked SMSF investment strategy questions, and outlines the Stronger Super announcements that could impact future requirements....

Tools & guides

David Shirlow takes a look at the Government's concessional superannuation contribution changes and what they mean for clients....

Financial planning

A new guide has been released by the Australian Taxation Office to help tax advisers avoid falling into the trap of inadvertently marketing tax avoidance schemes....

Tools & guides

The introduction of paid parental leave last year enables parents to claim a fortnightly allowance for their recently born child. David O’Connell explains the eligi...

Editorial

With the Government set to change the superannuation contribution caps rules from 1 July, 2012, Troy Smith outlines the strategies available to financial advisers....

Financial planning

Getting ready for the end of the tax year needs year-round thought, writes Janine Mace. She explains what financial planners should be telling their clients....

Financial planning

Damian Hearn explains the year-end tax strategies available to the self-employed during the transition-to-retirement stage....

Financial planning

Tax is an integral part of a client's financial affairs - particularly in relation to superannuation - so financial advisers need to regularly discuss it with clients. Ja...

Financial planning

Janine Mace outlines what financial advisers should be doing to ensure their businesses are adequately prepared for the end of the financial year....

Editorial

PortfolioConstruction Forum asked the research houses: Of the 15,000 managed funds on offer in the Australian market, how do you determine which ones you will rate, and w...

Tools & guides

Cecile Apolinario explains the impact redundancy and other employer payments can have on various Government benefits and income support payments....

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