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How Your Bank Calculates A Business Risk
Just like you, banks are in business – and they don’t succeed by making bad deals. When they consider your loan application, they’re calculating the financial risk of entering into an arrangement with you.
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ATO Continues To Knuckle Down On Property Claims
If you own an investment property, it’s more important than ever that you know what you can and can’t claim in your tax return.
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Four Areas The ATO Are Targeting In 2019
The tax office now have the best computer system that they’ve ever had, and they’re putting it to use on the Australian public. There are four things that the ATO won’t let slide in 2019.
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How Much Does An Average Funeral Cost?
The price of a funeral will largely depend on what you decide to include in the ceremony. The devil is in the detail.
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Contractor Or Employee? Defining Workers In The Gig Economy
When determining whether a worker is a contractor or an employee, the courts say “… the distinction between an employee and an independent contractor is rooted fundamentally in the difference between a person who serves his employer in his, the employer’s business, and a person who carries on a trade or business of his own.”
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Small Businesses Encouraged To Start Single Touch Payroll Early
The tax office will soon begin sending letters and notifications to small businesses, encouraging them to begin early use of Single Touch Payroll (STP).
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Phoenix Activity Results In Stricter Tax Monitoring
Illegal phoenix activity has a large impact on the Australian economy. According to reports in July 2018, phoenix companies caused a $5 billion loss to Australia.
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Property Spruikers Aim To Steal Your Money
Introducing my pet peeve: property spruikers. I can’t stand them.
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