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5 steps to make your SMSF tax-ready

Financial Planning, SuperannuationBy Christopher Cachia 28.05.15

Your self-managed super fund is a powerful investment tool, and a great way of saving for your retirement. But don’t forget that as trustee, with control comes responsibility. And that means it’s up to you to make sure your SMSF is complying with super and tax laws. 1. Give notice If you’re planning to claim…

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Get online at tax time

Financial PlanningBy Christopher Cachia 24.05.15

If you’re looking for a faster way to sort out your tax this end of financial year, there’s good news – technology is taking the headache out of tax time as online options become more accessible. And with the average cost of a tax agent at $371 , it might not just be time you’re…

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Grow your wealth with franking credits

Financial PlanningBy Christopher Cachia 20.05.15

If you’re looking for ways to boost your retirement income, there’s a simple and smart strategy to get more out of your investments. The returns you’re receiving on your shares could be even higher, by making the most of franking credits. How it works Franking credits are tax credits that a company distributes to its…

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Oliver’s Insights – 2015-16 Australian Budget – repair, fair or despair?

Oliver's InsightsBy Christopher Cachia 13.05.15

Key points are as follows… · The 2015-16 Budget has seen a shift in focus from budget repair towards supporting growth and fairness. · Thanks to another blow to revenue the budget deficit for 2015-16 is now projected to be $35bn (compared to just $17bn in last year’s budget); return to budget balance or surplus…

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Oliver’s Insights – Correction time?

Oliver's InsightsBy Christopher Cachia 12.05.15

Key points are as follows… · We have now entered a tougher time of the year for shares & the recent volatility could have further to go. Greece & the Fed are the key risks to keep an eye on. · However, we remain of the view that we are still a long way from…

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Oliver’s Insights – The RBA cuts the cash rate to a new record low

Oliver's InsightsBy Christopher Cachia 07.05.15

Key points are as follows… · The RBA’s latest rate cut along with downwards pressure on the value of the $A should help Australian economic growth pick up to around trend next year. · While 2% is likely to be the low, further cuts cannot be ruled out, particularly if the $A remains too strong.…

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