Early access of superannuation
There are a few ways that you can access your superannuation prior to retirement, we cover most of these. Before exploring options to access your super, it is important to consider both the tax implications and whether you have the right to access your superannuation early. Super balance under $200 You can access your preserved […]
GST basics for uber drivers
When you drive for Uber you are not an employee. You’re a contractor. Here’s why that is important: When you’re not an employee, you have to be careful that your tax affairs are managed correctly. The ATO’s Uber tax implications are straight-forward at a basic level: Any money you make driving for Uber counts as […]
White labelled tax advice
Working with the C&D team allows firms to offer complex and comprehensive taxation advice without the expense of full time technical staff. We offer a mechanism that allows firm to delivery our advice as branded for the firm, with clear explanations and simplistic operative structures. Our advice is written in line with your firm’s expectations […]
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 […]
Can I repair my credit?
There are a number of business offering credit repair services some appear to be functional, but others don’t necessary cut the mustard. The service that they offer is generally to dispute a listing on the grounds of breach of reporting rules, invalidity of debt or any other grounds they can find. Can you do it […]
What is an appointor?
An Appointor has one key job, which is to appoint and remove Trustees of a trust. The Appointor will also usually have other powers such as the ability to refuse certain actions by the Trustee with issues like amending the trust deed, changing the vesting date of the trust and changing beneficiaries of the trust. […]
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 […]
Dying without a will (QLD)
What happens if I die without a will in Queensland? In Queensland, if you pass away without a will in place, you are considered to have died intestate. Therefore, the next of kin (usually a spouse or de facto partner) is given the role of administering the deceased’s estate. This cannot occur until after the […]
Dying without a will (NSW)
What happens if I die without a will in New South Wales? If you die in New South Wales without a will, you are considered to have died intestate. Usually, a grant of Letters of Administration will then be applied for, and your estate will be passed on to eligible relatives as per the Succession […]
Taxation of Cryptocurrency
Craig Dangar looks at the consequence of crypto currency from the perspective of taxation and how it can be treated. 1. A cryptocurrency similar to Bitcoin is not a “currency” for tax purposes The ATO in its published guidelines states that Bitcoin is not a currency, but rather is treated as an asset, the price of […]
