Home and away with super Australians buying their first home or downsizing in retirement are about to receive a helping hand thanks to new superannuation rules which come into effect on July 1. From that date, first home buyers will be able to contribute up to $30,000 into their super fund towards a home deposit while downsizers can put up […]
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Franking credits facing the chop Here we go again. Superannuation could be about to undergo more change with the federal opposition announcing it will end cash refunds of franking credits on share dividends if it wins the next election. The change would have a significant impact on people paying little or no tax, especially self-funded retirees in pension phase. Seniors […]
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Maddern Financial Advisers named a finalist for the Fintech Business Awards 2018 Maddern Financial Advisers has been shortlisted for the prestigious Fintech Business Awards 2018. A local firm based in the prestigious leafy suburb of Malvern, in Melbourne, is in the running to take out one of Australia’s top industry awards. Maddern Financial Advisers has been shortlisted as a finalist to win one award in the Accounting […]
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Weighing up the value of life insurance It probably comes as no surprise to anyone that there is a significant underinsurance gap between what we would need to maintain our standard of living should the unthinkable happen, and what we are actually covered for in the way of insurance. Australia is one of the most underinsured nations in the developed world, ranking […]
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Tax Alert March 2018 Several significant tax changes are on the horizon, with most employers soon required to report payroll payments electronically to the ATO and new home buyers to pay GST on purchases directly to the tax man. Here’s a roundup of the latest tax news. Electronic payroll reporting to commence As of 1 April 2018, employers with […]
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