taxation

Editorial

In an adviser’s pursuit for added client value, BRUCE HAWKINS explains how net returns, rather than gross, can be the key to achieving it....

Financial planning

Retirement planning policy watch

In canvassing the pre-Budget 2008 submissions made by various lobby and industry groups, Virakone Sengchanh finds persuasive policy arguments that, if adopted by the Gove...

Financial planning

Think global to capture alpha

PATRICIA CURTIN explains how the multi-manager model may help investors capture alpha opportunities in the global listed property space....

Financial planning

Olympic-style bid for foreign investment

High profile group to drive reform....

Financial planning

Centurion launches buyers and sellers service

Research finds many practice owners look for cultural fit over best price....

Financial planning

Good news from ATO

Westpac gets positive outcome on instalment receipts....

Policy & Regulation

Push to take the tax sting out of death

Calls for a radical rethink on binding death benefits to correct taxation abnormalities....

Financial planning

Small fry using tax havens – ATO

Submission to US Senate committee reveals spread of tax haven use....

Financial planning

Tax Bill restricts access to advice: FPA

Draft Bill will require planners to undergo additional training for tax advice....

Policy & Regulation

Court ruling creates tax uncertainty

Taxpayers advised to retain all recent financial records....

Financial planning

Agribusiness reaps rewards

Agribusiness MIS returns better than expected....

Superannuation

Advisers urged to check SMSF use-by dates

Market volatility derails investment strategies....

Financial planning

OTE change prompts bonus number crunching

Superannuation contributions calculations prompt warnings....

Policy & Regulation

Australia’s tax system ‘third most complex in the world’

Rules get in the way of effective administration....

Policy & Regulation

Our forestry investments are fully tax deductible

If you’re looking to minimise your clients’ tax this year, why not consider Great Southern’s forestry investments? Unlike a margin loan or capital protected product, up t...