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One of the first and most important things that needs to be determined when starting a business is which structure is most appropriate for you. It’s important to consider as it impacts most future decision about commercial, legal, and taxation issues. ...

By Roy Ditmarsch onJune 24, 2015

The 2015 / 2016 budget was pleasing in that it did not have many surprises that had not been previously released prior to last night’s budget announcement by the Government. The Highlights The deficit predicted to be $35bn with a return to surplus now ...

By Rod Dickinson onMay 13, 2015

Tomorrow marks the end of the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year! This means you need to make sure your business doesn’t pay any more tax than is necessary. Read our list of Frequently Asked Questions on FBT: How can I minimise my FBT? Even with high private ...

By Altus Team onMarch 29, 2015

It’s now more important than ever to walk the straight and narrow when it comes to your Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF).  There’s a new penalty regime for trustees of SMSFs, where previously, there were no financial penalties on breaches to the ...

By Justine Wilson onMarch 16, 2015