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Waverton NSW
Mona Vale
Phone: 9999 2344
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Address:
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Mona Vale NSW
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Northstar News - guiding you in the right direction
Welcome to the latest edition of the Northstar News.
As you are all aware, the Federal Election will be held this Saturday. We will keep you posted of any tax or business changes as a result of the election outcome.
Interest rates are on the rise, so I would highly recommend that you read John McCuaig's article below.
We hope you enjoy this edition and thank you for your continued support.
Andrew Stanning - Director
How is Australia changing?
by Alistair Saunders
There are some interesting statistics from the latest census. What are the opportunities and what are the issues ?
Concessions for small business entities
by Peter Lever
From 1 July 2007 the ATO has broadened the criteria for a range of small business tax concessions. Small businesses with an annual turnover less than $2 million are called small business entities and may qualify for a range of tax concessions.
Fixed Verses Variable
by John McCuaig
No one size fits all when it comes to the wide range of home loans that are available. One of the major choices that you may need to consider is between fixed and variable rate interest products.
Why are DIY funds so popular?
by Andrew Stanning
Tax Office figures show there are now over 360,000 DIY Funds and over 40,000 new funds were established in the three months leading up to 30 June 2007.
Where self-education expenses are not deductible
by Peter Lever
In the case of Lloyd v Federal Commission of Taxation a taxpayer tried to argue that there was a perceived connection between the education expenses she had incurred while doing her PhD in Interactive Digital Media and Telecommunications and the increased income she received from her bank employer as a result of promotions.
SMSF trustee compliance checklist
by Andrew Stanning
This article contains a checklist outlined in the Government's Role and Responsibilities of Trustees paper which details what you must be aware of as a trustee of a SMSF.