Pre-Christmas Planning
Each year the team notices an uptick in businesses suffering financial difficulties prior to the Christmas break. For some businesses there is an attempt to hold on, to try and see if the new year will bring the necessary change to be able to break a financial problem. If your business is under pressure, now (and […]
Using your super for business
Can I borrow against my Super to buy or support my business? Unfortunately the answer is probably ‘No’. Super funds pay a discounted/concessional rate of tax on earnings (15%). To keep getting the discounted rate they have to comply with Superannuation legislation. One of the rules is that the ‘sole purpose’ for the fund is […]
Illegal Phoenixing
With high-profile cases of illegal phoenix activity back in the news, new funding to crack down on the practice and the establishment of a cross-agency anti-Phoenix taskforce, the obligation of professional advisors to not participate in suspected phoenixing is clear. Where professionals see illegal phoenixing behaviour, there are moral and ethical expectations to report it […]
FBT and entertainment
New changes to salary packaged entertainment From 1 April 2016, all employers providing salary packaged meal entertainment or entertainment facility leasing expenses (EFLE) benefits to employees will be unable to use the 50/50 split method and 12 week register method for valuing the salary packaged benefits. Only the actual method can be used to determine […]
Basics of Testamentary Trusts
A testamentary trust can save you or your beneficiaries a lot of money when it comes to tax. They are usually used to protect assets. A testamentary trust is created by a will in order to provide a higher level of control over the distribution of assets to beneficiaries. The main benefit of a testamentary […]
Basics of Personal Services Income (PSI)
How do the Personal Services Income Rules work? If 80% or more of the PSI comes from one source, the results test must be passed. Otherwise, the business is not a PSB and the PSI rules will apply. If less than 80% of the PSI comes from one source, the business will be a PSB […]
Family succession planning for business owners
For many business owners, the objective is to pass a profitable and successful business through to the next generation, but this is not something that simply happens and the planning you undertake for a business sale should be similar to transferring a business within the family group. If you are a business owner, you may […]
C&D Pub Consulting
Are you a hotel operator looking for a different view of what your options are and how you can improve your business. Our team has run over 90 licensed venues over their career focusing on high level turnaround and either packaging for sale or bringing in long term management. Where you partner with us our […]
The unrealistic landlord
The landlord, for most businesses, is the last to know but generally holds all the cards. Dealing with a landlord who is unrealistic however can make your business less likely to be able to survive a restructure or change in your business. If the landlord is unwilling to negotiate on rent arrears or a rent […]
Dying without a will (Victoria)
What happens if I die without a will in Victoria? If a person dies in Victoria without a valid will, they are said to have died intestate. This can cause a range of issues as you have no control over who benefits from your estate, no control over who administers your estate and disputes can […]
