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Tax-smart tips for crypto asset investments

September 26, 2022/in Tax Planning /by Salisbury Accountants & Business Advisors

You may need to include a capital gain or capital loss in your income tax return

If you exchange crypto assets (crypto) for goods, cash or other crypto assets then this is normally considered a disposal for the purposes of capital gains tax.

Make tax time easier by remembering these 3 tips: Disposal of crypto assets […]

Four Ways to Finance Your Business Growth

September 5, 2022/in Business Advice /by Salisbury Accountants & Business Advisors

In business, there is such a thing as a ‘good problem’

One example is a business which provides a good product or service in high demand by customers.

The business needs to produce more and invest in marketing, sales, and customer management. There’s an opportunity to grow which should be good news… but what happens […]

The Finance Function

February 28, 2022/in Business Advice /by Salisbury Accountants & Business Advisors

12 ways to Drive Strategy and Value Creation

No matter the size of your business, the finance function should focus on STRATEGY and VALUE CREATION.

This will create a competitive advantage and give leaders peace of mind.

Yes, annual returns need to be filed and past performance should be tracked… but the finance function should […]

Superannuation investment scam alert

December 3, 2021/in Financial Planning /by Salisbury Accountants & Business Advisors

November 2021 phone and email scams – superannuation

The ATO is concerned about an increase in scams involving fake superannuation investments.

Scammers are phoning and emailing people, pretending to be financial advisers or super experts. They are encouraging people to invest their super in a supposedly high performing self-managed super fund (SMSF).

These scammers will […]

Your SMSF investment strategy

November 15, 2021/in Financial Planning /by Salisbury Accountants & Business Advisors

Have you reviewed your SMSF investment strategy?

Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are required to prepare and implement an investment strategy to help meet their investment and retirement goals.

The investment strategy is not designed to be a ‘set and forget’ document but rather a strategy you continuously review to ensure you are meeting your retirement […]

Future proof your small business with cloud technology

February 22, 2021/in Business Advice /by Salisbury Accountants & Business Advisors

Small business thriving in a changed world

A couple of months ago, Xero commissioned a study through Forrester Consulting called The next chapter for small business: How to thrive in a changed world.

The study explores the impact of COVID-19 on small businesses and identifies some strategies that have proven successful in helping small businesses […]

It is time to review your trust deed?

November 11, 2020/in Tax Planning /by Salisbury Accountants & Business Advisors

Action required before 31 December 2020

With changes in rulings around foreign beneficiaries in discretionary trusts coming in to play as of 31 December 2020, we are now recommending a review of your trust deed to ensure it is up to date and reflects the operation of the trust.

Background

Trusts are governed by are […]

Update on COVID-19 business assistance

March 26, 2020/in Business Advice, COVID-19 Resources /by Salisbury Accountants & Business Advisors

Action required: update on COVID-19 assistance for your business

Things have changed significantly around Australia with the recent announcements of enforced closing of some businesses and other restrictions imposed by the Governments to stop the spread of COVID-19.

It is going to be a very tough time for all of us business owners over the […]

Economic Stimulus Package

March 13, 2020/in Business Advice /by Salisbury Accountants & Business Advisors

Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Package

The Government has announced a $17.6 billion economic plan to keep Australians in jobs, keep businesses in business and support households and the economy as the world deals with the significant challenges posed by the spread of the coronavirus.

The targeted stimulus package is focused on keeping Australians in jobs and […]

Tax planning tactics for individuals

June 24, 2019/in Accounting /by Salisbury Accountants & Business Advisors

EOFY last-minute tax planning tactics for individuals

This financial year is almost over, but there are still tactics you may be able to employ to make sure you pay the right amount of tax for the 2018-19 year.

While the best strategies are adopted in July (that is, as early as possible in a financial […]

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You may need to include a capital gain or capital loss in your income tax return

If you exchange crypto assets (crypto) for goods, cash or other crypto assets then this is normally considered a disposal for the purposes of capital gains tax.

In business, there is such a thing as a ‘good problem’

One example is a business which provides a good product or service in high demand by customers.

12 ways to Drive Strategy and Value Creation

No matter the size of your business, the finance function should focus on STRATEGY and VALUE CREATION.

November 2021 phone and email scams – superannuation

The ATO is concerned about an increase in scams involving fake superannuation investments.

Have you reviewed your SMSF investment strategy?

Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are required to prepare and implement an investment strategy to help meet their investment and retirement goals.

Small business thriving in a changed world

A couple of months ago, Xero commissioned a study through Forrester Consulting called The next chapter for small business: How to thrive in a changed world.

Action required before 31 December 2020

With changes in rulings around foreign beneficiaries in discretionary trusts coming in to play as of 31 December 2020, we are now recommending a review of your trust deed to ensure it is up to date and reflects the operation of the trust.

Things have changed significantly around Australia with the recent announcements of enforced closing of some businesses and other restrictions imposed by the Governments to stop the spread of COVID-19.

The Government has announced a $17.6 billion economic plan to keep Australians in jobs, keep businesses in business and support households and the economy as the world deals with the significant challenges posed by the spread of the coronavirus.

This financial year is almost over, but there are still tactics you may be able to employ to make sure you pay the right amount of tax for the 2018-19 year.