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Director liable for Company’s PAYG Withholding

A recent case before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) involved a Company that had withheld nearly $850,000 in pay as you go (PAYG) withholding that it had deducted from its employees’ salaries and wages. It was obviously in some financial trouble, and failed...

New Tax Ruling makes Divorce more expensive

For many people, the breakdown of a spousal relationship is devastating not only emotionally, but also financially, as assets are divided and property settlements are negotiated. Even in circumstances where the split is amicable, many couples have difficulty coming to...

Issues when a SMSF Invests in a Private Company

Changes to superannuation law over the years have prompted more and more individuals to consider purchasing investments using a SMSF. Although the appeal is an easy one to appreciate from a tax perspective because of the lower 15% tax rate, tax should not be the only...

Choosing the best Succession Plan for your Business

Planning and preparation is the key to a successful sale or transition of ownership that gains maximum value for the owner. It can’t be done in a matter of months and developing a succession plan needs to be started years before retirement as it will take time to put...