If you’ve been trading cryptocurrencies, you may have to report it on your tax return. Working out your cryptocurrency tax can be complicated, and there are a lot of different factors you need to consider when preparing your tax return. To help you out, we have developed a quick guide to break down everything you… Read more »
Are you looking at buying a property but worried about having the cash handy for a deposit? You could consider a deposit bond. A deposit bond is a financial agreement that can be used in place of a cash deposit when purchasing a property, guaranteeing to the seller that the buyer will pay the full deposit at… Read more »
There’s a lot of talk about growing wealth and protecting assets when it comes to financial advice, but do you really know what that means? When you engage a Financial Advisor, you expect them to give you advice on how to make your money work for you. Whilst this is true, it’s a broad description… Read more »
As one of the hardest hit groups throughout COVID restrictions, The Government is now encouraging businesses to employ workers aged between 16 and 35 who were receiving income support in the last 3 months. The new JobMaker Hiring Credit will provide employers with an incentive payment for each additional eligible worker hired after October 7th… Read more »
As a result of everything that has happened this year, we are seeing the lowest interest rates on offer from the major banks in a long time. With rates dropping below 2.5%, now is the best time to get one step ahead on one of your biggest debts. Whether you’re looking at purchasing a new… Read more »
Planning for retirement is a bit like planting a tree; the best time to plant a tree (or start planning for retirement) was 20 years ago! The second-best time to start planting or planning is now. What are some simple points that people should keep in mind when thinking about retirement? Don’t think you are… Read more »
As part of the Victoria Governments Business Resilience Package, details about the different grants available to industries have been announced. The $3 billion put forward is to help Victoria businesses feeling the ongoing effects of Covid-19 restrictions, move to Covid-normal operating levels. See details about each new package below: Outdoor Eating and Entertainment Package This… Read more »
**Applications are now open. The Victorian Government has recently announced more support measures as ongoing help to businesses that have been impacted by the restrictions imposed, through the new Business Resilience package. $3 billion will be available to Victorian Businesses in varying formats to help prepare everyone for Covid-normal operations. Amongst the support on offer… Read more »
The JobKeeper Scheme has now been extended to include any eligible employees who were employed as at 1st July, 2020 and are not currently nominated by an employer for JobKeeper payments. Under the new ‘one in, all in’ principle for JobKeeper, employers must have their new employee nomination notices lodged by August 24th, to be covered… Read more »
With new stage 3 and stage 4 restrictions in place as of August across Victoria, the Business Support Fund grants have been extended to accommodate further impacts to businesses as a result. Businesses who employ staff in Victoria who are impacted by stay-at-home restrictions and operating at a limited capacity, or no longer operating, may… Read more »