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4 components of our 2018 Federal Budget

            Click on the following links for more detail on the main components of the 2018 Federal budget. Stronger growth to create more jobs Guaranteeing the essential services Australians rely on Ensuring the Government lives within its means Budget documents     Australian Federal Government
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New rules capture SMSFs trading big with cryptocurrency

Sizeable cryptocurrency transactions will “come to the attention of the ATO” under new rules that came into effect this week, so a mid-tier firm has put together a checklist of key considerations to keep SMSF investors compliant.
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Common EOFY slip-ups flagged for SMSFs

In a bid to avoid common basic errors in the lead up to June 30, BDO has released a checklist for SMSF professionals to be wary of.
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Beware residency rules if moving overseas

SMSF trustees are often unaware that if they move overseas for an extended period of time, their SMSF may fall foul of the ATO’s residency rules and they may face a heavy tax bill.
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99 pct of SMSFs missing global opportunities

On most days there are more dollars traded in Apple stock in the United States than on the entire Australian stock market. 
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How to plan for a better retirement

Many investors concentrate on accumulating wealth during their working lives to pay or help pay for their retirement, yet don't give enough attention to planning for a retirement that may last 25 years or longer.
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Australia by numbers – Update

Armed with this information you'll be a conversation magnet at any party.
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Determine your retirement goals

Determining retirement goals is undoubtedly at the core of most personal financial plans.
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ATO issues update on cryptocurrency compliance traps

The ATO has provided further details on some of the regulatory considerations with cryptocurrency for SMSFs, including valuations, in specie contributions and ownership of assets.
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How likely is a global trade war?

US President Donald Trump's recent announcements of tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium as well as on an array of consumer goods from China have sparked a frenzy of concern over the risk of a global trade war.
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Gig economy spike prompts calls for super policy changes

The federal government is again being lobbied to extend the superannuation guarantee to include the self employed, as the gig economy becomes a staple of the Australian workforce.
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Australia’s vital statistics

A quick read of this will make you the BBQ or dinner party expert.
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