The Federal Government has dropped its $500,000 superannuation cap measure. In a move aimed at placating the Coalition back-bench and ensuring the passage of the Government’s broader superannuation package through the Parliament, Treasurer Scott Morrison confirmed the changes to the cap measure today. The Treasurer said the $500,000 lifetime non-concessional cap will be replaced by
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The Australian Taxation Office recently reported that approximately 80% of investors are not claiming depreciation on their investment properties. Our guess as to why that happens is because, when it comes to finances, it can all get a bit confusing? But we are here to help you, so we want to offer you a solution…
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We have been working with Self Wealth for over a year now, and they have just released their Self Wealth Trading Platform! If you come through The A Firm, you only pay a $2.00 per month subscription fee for the platform, rather than $9.95 if you went directly to Self-Wealth.
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The world would be boring if every person was the same and businesses are no different. It is very hard to come up with a business idea that is completely unique and even if you do, chances are someone will eventually create something very similar to what you are offering.
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At the start of a new year, many of us come up with a list of resolutions for the next 365 days. We pledge to work out more, eat better or even take that once-in-a-lifetime trip we’ve been planning for forever.
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Running a business and being your own boss has its benefits, but with that comes the ongoing management of the cogs and wheels that make it all work. The biggest one is managing finances.
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When it comes to taking that next step in your financial future, it can be really difficult to know if you are making the right choices?
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Rates are indexed twice a year in line with the consumer price index (CPI) and will change again in February 2017. Rates also changed on 1 July 2016 due to a change in the road user charge and the re-introduction of excise duty rates on biofuels.
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Please be aware of the following, so this doesn’t happen to you!
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In the vast majority of situations, buying an existing business is a much safer option. You acquire a business that already has a loyal customer base, regular cash flow and hopefully a solid amount of goodwill associated with the business name. Of course, the reverse can also be true…
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