AUSTRALIAN TAXATION OFFICE

Superannuation

Taxpayers with small excess concessional contributions have a once-off opportunity to avoid the penalty tax - but after that they will face a big penalty....

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Superannuation

If the Coalition continues to reject the Government's proposal to raise the superannuation guarantee from 9 to 12 per cent, it should outline how it plans to tackle the f...

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Financial planning

Bibby Financial Services claims the Commonwealth Bank's exit from debtor finance will not slow the market....

Superannuation

Craig Day reveals some timely advice on how to avoid the end of financial year SMSF traps....

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Financial planning

The Federal Opposition has claimed that the super clearing house is costing $177 per transaction due to lack of interest by small business....

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Superannuation

The May 2011 Federal Budget contained a number of proposed superannuation changes. However, they are unlikely to cause any significant change in the way clients will go a...

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Tools & guides

Martin Breckon outlines the forthcoming changes to TPD insurance in superannuation, including recent amendments to simplify the way funds can determine the deductible pre...

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Superannuation

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia has pointed out that the first steps towards MySuper are already imposing higher costs....

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Financial planning

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is warning investors to steer clear of tax avoidance schemes and seek independent financial advice as the end of the financial year r...

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Financial planning

Agribusiness managed investment scheme providers are attempting to provide more structure and security to win back investor confidence....

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Superannuation

Govt funds ATO and ASIC to tighten rules around SMSFs....

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Financial planning

Financial services delivers mixed response to Budget measures....

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Superannuation

Government earmarks $26.2 million towards development of MySuper....

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Financial planning

Govt extends IMR arrangements into new financial year....

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Policy & Regulation

Accounting firm Crowe Horwath has expressed concerns about the Government's handling of trust income taxation reform, claiming it is not allowing enough time for consulta...

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