ATO announce targeting of certain SMSF areas

ATO announce targeting of certain SMSF areas

At a recent CPA SMSF Conference the Acting Assistant Commissioner for Superannuation Kasey Macfarlane announced the ATO were targeting certain areas in relation to SMSF. These include: Dividend Stripping arrangements (TA 2015/1) – activities where taxpayers use SMSF...
ATO announce targeting of certain SMSF areas

ANDREW WILLIAM WIERZBOWSKI HAS RETIRED

Peter Landers  Andy started his accounting career in 1975 at KPMG (previously Peat Marwick & Mitchell) and after a successful career there he moved his employment to Geelong where he headed up the Audit Division of Davidsons. Andy then took the brave step of...
ATO announce targeting of certain SMSF areas

Pension Contributions Reminder

This is a reminder for everyone to check prior to 30 June 2015: Concessional Contribution – Check that you haven’t breached the $30,000 employer contributions limit (or $35,000 if you are over 50 years) if you have been salary sacrificing into super. If you...
ATO announce targeting of certain SMSF areas

Fair Work decision on changes to paid annual leave

The Fair Work Commission has agreed to a request from employers to add a provision regarding paid annual leave to all Modern Awards for greater flexibility. This decision has come as part of a four yearly review of Modern Awards. What are the key changes? A provision...
ATO announce targeting of certain SMSF areas

2015 National Annual Wage Review

The Fair Work Commission announced a 2.5% increase to minimum wages to apply from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2015. This will apply to any employee paid according to the national minimum wage or as prescribed in a modern award. From 1 July...