Industry News - Chartered Accountants, Newcastle

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	Federal Budget 2012 - 2013 - At a Glance
	Federal Budget 2012-13 - Overview
	Federal Budget 2012 - 2013
	More Pressure on SME's
	Who will pay the unexpected FBT?
	Securely transfer your personal and business information over the Internet
	Carbon tax to commence on 1 July 2012
	Government Set on Countering Phoenix Activities
	Australian Securities & Investment Commission (ASIC) - Register of Charges Expires
	Business Names Reform Update
	New Restrictions on SMSF Investment in Artworks, etc
	Employer Superannuation Obligations
	Centrelink Benefits - How Work Affects Your Payments
	Family Trusts - Complexity Increases, and so will costs
	Do you need to lodge an income tax return?
	Merry Christmas 2011
	Few know exactly what their true financial position is, do you?
	Employee Christmas Parties and Gifts - Any FBT?
	FBT - Christmas Parties and Taxi Fares
	Want to do some of your own research – no problems?
	Charitable donations
	SMSFs rise to meet new challenges
	The Budgeting Tool / Calculators on our website have been upgraded.
	Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Compliance - Fringe Benefit Tax
	Personal Income Tax Rates - One Year Flood Levy
	Self-education Expenses Win Short Lived
	Minimum Pensions Increase
	Personal Services Income Rules
	Unpaid Directors' "Fee Schemes"
	Sham contracting arrangements
	Superannuation Miscalculations to be Costly
	Securely transfer your files to our Office
	Trust Streaming and Tax File Number (TFN) Notification
	SMSF Management
	Tax Time Checklist - Individuals
	Company, Trust or Partnership Tax Return Checklist - 2011
	Superannuation Fund Tax Return Checklist - 2011
	When to put tax schemes to the test
	Scrutiny on Takings
	Benchmarking and Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Aggressive Approach
	SMSF Member Verification System Made Easier
	Federal Budget 2011-12. At a Glance
	Federal Budget 2011-12. Overview
	Outstanding Tax returns - Some Years?
	Tax advice privilege for Accountants a possibility
	Egg on Face? - Benchmark by Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Withdrawn
	FBT Reminder - Odometer Reading
	Australian Taxation office (ATO) provides SMSF Disaster Relief
	Youth Allowance - Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Initiative
	Commonwealth Education Payments
	Flood Victims - Recovery Resources
	Tax Lodgements for Flood Affected Taxpayers
	Bucket Donations to Flood Relief
	Personal Property Securities (PPS)
	Current Depreciating Asset Issues
	Budget Promises Fade Away
	Employee Christmas Parties and Gifts – Any FBT?
	Salary Sacrifice - An introduction
	8 Financial Tips For Young Adults
	Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
	Age Pensions
	Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
	Failure to Provide Alternative Duties Does Not Amount To Disability Discrimination
	Tips For Buying The Perfect Investment Property
	Delays in Processing 2010 Income Tax Returns
	Incorrect Super on Payment Summaries
	Use a Registered Tax Agent to Improve Cash Flow
	Tax Debts Deferral
	Tax and the Non-resident Investors
	Deemed Dividends
	Making Investment Decisions – Have you done your Research?
	Pension Payment Minimums for 2010/11
	3 Tax Time Checklists - Company, Individual and Superannuation Fund
	Overseas Investment in Australia – Confusion reigns.
	Bank Fees Dropping
	Personal Credit Ratings – Part 2
	Develop a more complete understanding of your financial position by using the Calculators / Financial Tools on this site.
	Henry Report - a note on the Report's recommendations
	Income Tax Assessment Process Still Struggling
	2010-11 Commonwealth Budget
	End of Tax Payment Concessions
	Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
	Personal Credit Ratings
	Retention of Title
	Holiday House or Rental Property?
	GST and Credit Card Surcharge Fees
	Wanting to Sell (Buy) a Business?
	Careful of what you Promise
	A very good Budgeting Tool is available on our site.
	Superannuation Guarantee Charge
	Main Residence Exemptions – Not Land
	Share Transaction Data Matching Program
	Merry Christmas and a Happy new Year to all our clients.
	Powerful Superannuation tool on our site.
	Gifts Provided to Employees at a Christmas Party – any FBT?
	Reminder Tax Break Deadlines
	Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Bungled Attack on Foreigners
	Tax File Numbers (TFN) and Super Funds
	Recognition of same-sex Couples in Super
	Attitude of Banks to Insolvency
	3 x Tax Time Checklists
	Director Penalties – Workplace Relations Act
	Tougher Sponsored Workers Policy
	Insolvent Trading Defences
	Case Study - Player Management Fee Deductions
	A powerful search engine resides on this website.
	Seniors - do you hate your mobile phone?
	Big Brother - Bricklaying Benchmarks
	Seniors Health Card
	Medicare levy low-income thresholds
	Transfer files securely using our website.
	Australian Taxation Office Defers Tax Debts
	Super Fund Members may be Entitled to more Age Pension
	Seniors - do you hate your mobile phone?
	Seniors Supplement for self-funded retirees
	1^st July 2009 Start Dates
	Education Tax Refund (ETR)
	HELP (and HECS) Repayment Thresholds
	Entrepreneurs Tax Offset (ETO)
	Non-commercial Losses
	Superannuation Deductions Reduced
	Adjusted Taxable Income
	Restriction of Exemption for Overseas Employment Income
	Rebate Income - New Concept
	Family Tax Benefit (FTB) - Change to delivery of
	Individual's - Income Tax Rates
	Senior Australians Tax Thresholds
	Research and Development Tax Concession
	Finer Details Investment Allowance
	PAYG Instalments - Are You Paying Too Much?
	Working Australians Tax Bonus Administration
	Budget 2009 - 10 - Overview, Summary, Papers.
	30% Investment Allowance - One time window of opportunity
	Plant & Equipment or Fixtures & Fittings?
	The Road to Recovery
	Will we see more Bankruptcies or Part X's?
	Reduction to Minimum Pension Drawdowns for 2008/09
	Government Stimulus Package
	Working Australian Tax Bonus ($300 - $900 per individual)
	Working Bonus – More Detail
	Single Income Family Bonus ($900 per family)
	Training and Learning Bonus ($950 per individual)
	Farmer’s Hardship Bonus ($950 per household)
	Specific Roles of an Executor
	What does an Executor do?
	Appointor – what does this mean?
	Role of Trustees of Family Trusts
	PAYG Instalments 20% Reduction
	Granny Flats - are you entitled to Rent Assistance?
	Interest Rates & Strategies
	Christmas Parties - FBT & Income Tax
	FBT - Christmas Parties and Taxi Fares
	Superannuation Funds Allowed to Give Guidance
	Plan for the Tough Times
	Significant GST Benefit for Some Property Developers
	Super Fund Binding Nominations - Maybe Not
	Property Trusts Redemption Suspension
	Would you want to be a Car Retailer?
	Record Keeping in the Electronic Environment
	Always lodge your Activity Statement - even if nil
	Activity Statement Variations? Act Now
	Prescribed Private Funds
	Work Related Deductions – Personal Care Services
	Fringe Benefits Tax – Meal Cards
	Deductibility of Interest to Acquire Units in Hybrid Trust
	Migration Skills
	Depreciation of Computer Software
	Investment Property Deductions Disallowed
	FBT and Laptop/Portable Computers
	Tips When Selling A Property
	2008 Company, Trust or Partnership Tax Return Checklist
	2008 Individual Tax Return Checklist
	2008 Superannuation Fund Tax Return Checklist
	Apportionment of Home Office Expenses Affirmed
	Investment Property Deductions Disallowed
	Player Management Fee Deductions
	Can a Charity Operate a Commercial Activity?
	Australian Citizenship Test
	Tax Exemption for Terminal Illness
	Payroll Tax Reminder
	Anti-Money Laundering Update
	Donations to Political Parties - No More
	Budget 2008 - 2009
	Lump Sum Payment Assessable as Income
	Penalties for Recklessness in Preparing Business Activity Statements (BAS)
	Superannuation Contributions on a payment in lieu of notice
	New Home Savings Funds
	Pensions & Share Market
	Poison Pen - Expensive
	Fringe Benefits Tax and Odometer Readings
	Tax Office Interest Rates Released
	Tax Office Warns of Email Scam
	Wash Sales
	CV (and other Employee) Fraud
	Over $20,000 in Tax Last Year? Lodging your 2007 Income Tax Return
	The Real Cost of Fire!
	Australians with Terminal Illness
	Hobby or Recreation
	Trademark Scams
	Tax Changes Under Labor
	Anti-Money Laundering
	Child Care Benefit - Refunds Earlier
	2007 Tax Return Checklist - Individuals
	2007 Tax return Checklist - Companies, Partnerships, Trusts and Other Businesses
	The Budget 2007 - 2008
	2006 - Companies, Partnerships, Trusts and Other Businesses Checklist
	2006 - Individual Tax Returns Checklist
	Depreciation ? New Terminology
	Financing Arrangements: Input Tax Credits
	Lease Residuals ? Motor Vehicles
	The New Spam Act
	Partnerships: Commissioner loses Part IVA Case
	Pyramid Selling Schemes
	Fringe Benefits Tax and Odometer Readings
	Income Tax - Car Expenses
	Income Tax ? Car Expenses - Log Book Method.
	Income Tax ? Car Expenses - One third of actual Expenses
	Income Tax ? Car Expenses - 12% of Cost.
	Income Tax ? Car Expenses - Cents per Km method
	Property Depreciation Explained.
	Reasonable Allowance Limits 2003/04
	Employee Safety Net
	Real Estate & Self Managed Superannuation Funds
	Tax Deduction for Life Insurance?
	Depreciation Adds Value
	Tax Audit Activity ? Motor Vehicle Expenses
	FBT and Entertainment
	FBT and In-house Benefits
	FBT and Laptop/Portable Computers
	FBT and Record Keeping
	Christmas Parties ? FBT & Income Tax
	FBT and Minor Benefits
	FBT and Gifts to Clients
	FBT ? Christmas Parties and Taxi Fares
	Athlete Not Carrying On A Business
	Internet Passwords
	Directors and Officers Insurance ? Is It Worth It?
	Medicare Levy Surcharge
	GST and the Disposal of Motor Vehicles
	Most Common Rental Property Deductions
	Debt ? Play It Safe!
	Mortgage for Seniors.
	Tax Invoice Requirements:-
	Trade Mark Protection ? Overseas?
	Common Seals ? Use of ABN
	Small Changes Make The Difference
	Employees Activities Outside Work Hours
	Retention of Title Clauses ? Don?t Sell Goods Without Them!
	GST ? Going Concern
	Workcover Deadline ? 5th September
	GST Funding
	When Does Sport Become a Profession?
	Unsolicited (and Undervalued) Share Offers Restricted
	Compensation for Damage to Depreciable Asset Not Assessable.
	Minimum Superannuation Support
	GST on Credit Card Surcharge
	Shareholder Loans
	ASIC Changes ? Update
	ASIC Changes for Companies
	Super Shocker Update
	Year End Tax Planning - 2003
	Year End Tax Planning - General
	Tax Checklists: Help Us Help You - Business
	Tax Checklist: Help Us Help You - Personal
	Family Law ? Superannuation Changes
	Superannuation ? Shocker!
	GST & Pricing
	No Business? No Deduction!!
	Company Directors ? Limit Your Liability
	Travel Expenses to Attend Company Annual General Meeting
	Companies with Unpaid Tax Debts
	ABN Information Available Online
	No Depreciation for Rental Property Items
	General Interest Charge
	GST Errors on Business Activity Statement Returns
	Late Lodgement Or Late Payment
	Reasonable Work Expense Claims
	FBT Reminder ? Odometer Reading
	HECS Discounts Deadline/Grandparent Gifting?
	Possible Superannuation Guarantee Audit ?
	Enough for Retirement?
	A Reverse in Fortune
	Protect Family Assets
	Prepayments and Capital Acquisitions
	Manage Your Own Super?
	New Power of Attorney Rules
	Year End Tax Planning ? (Long List)
	Year End Tax Planning ? (Short List)
	2004 Tax Checklist: Help Us Help You - Personal
	2004 Tax Checklists: Help Us Help You - Business
	Vehicle Log Book ? Electronic Version
	Trading Stock for Retailers and Wholesalers ? Signification Tax Change
	Food and Entertainment or Seminar Expense
	Prepare For A Fringe Benefits Tax Audit
	Restrictions on Bookkeepers Providing Business Activity Statement Services
	Tax Office Phone Reporting Of Nil Amounts
	Donations ? Instant Tax Benefit
	Building and Construction Industry LSL Levy
	Old Shareholder Loans
	GST Exemption ? Going Concern
	Rental Losses and Bankruptcy
	Non-resident for Tax Purposes
	Unclaimed Super?
	Salary Sacrifice Arrangements
	Superannuation Fund and Instalments
	An important new service for our Clients.
	Centrelink New Gifting Rules
	Applying for Centrelink Benefits ? What?s Involved
	Discretionary Trusts Can Lose Small Business Concessions
	Sham contracting arrangements

Federal Budget 2012 - 2013 - At a Glance

Last night Wayne Swan, the Federal Treasurer, delivered the 2012-13 Federal Budget. Please click on the following link to read an overview.

2012 - 2013 Federal Budget - At a Glance

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