Investing in our brains for the benefit of our clients
Investing in our brains for the benefit of our clients
Jeremy Grantham, one of the most influential and trusted financial icons…
Jeremy Grantham, one of the most influential and trusted financial icons of our time, has come out and stated he thinks the world is in for “pain” “unlike any other” in the next 7 years. By the “world”, he principally means the USA however the possible implications would be felt far and wide. They say when…
DetailsTrust Structures Are Popular For the Benefits They Offer in Relation to…
Trust structures are popular for the benefits they offer in relation to asset protection and tax planning. They are used for a variety of wealth creation purposes and critical in managing the long term financial strategy for many families. However a trust is essentially a bundle of legal rights governed by an agreement (know as…
DetailsSelf-Managed Superannuation Fund’s (SMSF’s) Have…
Self-Managed Superannuation Fund’s (SMSF’s) have exploded in growth and popularity over the last 5 to 10 years. The concept underpinning this growth is largely the idea of ‘controlling’ your own superannuation. Before you ‘hop on the bandwagon’ and set up your own SMSF, be informed of what you need to consider. So how do you…
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IS XERO THE HERO? Xero is the new buzz word in the accounting industry and everyone has an opinion (especially given the software is ‘cloud’ based). Investors seem to believe in the software (http://www.smh.com.au/business/sharemarket-darli… See More
There Are Some Common Misconceptions in Relation to…
There are some common misconceptions in relation to establishing a principal residence exemption from capital gains tax when buying a property. For example, did you know that you can’t use a property to produce income immediately after purchasing it and retain the full exemption from capital gains tax? There are clear boundaries and guidelines to…
DetailsIts Just Over 1 Week Until The Individual Income Tax Deadline Expires
Its just over 1 week until the individual income tax deadline expires for completing your own return for the year ended 30 June 2013. Get cracking or get in touch with New Leaf.
Most of Us Have Bank Debt or Savings of Some Description Which Means…
Most of us have bank debt or savings of some description which means that the level of Interest rates in Australia affect us. Aside from this personal impact, rate levels are a key driver of economic growth in this country and an indicator of the financial circumstances we face. We have recently seen a bias from…
DetailsOptimising Your Tax Position Each Year Has a Lot to Do With…
Optimising your tax position each year has a lot to do with timing. Based on foundational economic principles, the value of money now is worth more than in the future – this applies to annual tax refunds and receipts. Given 30 June falls this weekend it’s time to consider what deductions you may incur before…
DetailsIt Is Now Less Than a Month Until The New Financial Year So…
It is now less than a month until the new financial year so it’s the right time to think about the tax decisions you can control prior to 30 June 2013. A few common reminders/tips (with more to come over the next few weeks): 30 June falls on a Sunday this year – the last…
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