Some of the high-net-worth clients we have served have misconceptions about international tax regulations, believing that as long as they do not reside in any country for 183 days or more, they will not be considered tax residents. Determining tax residency is a highly complex process and the 183-day rule is only a preliminary criterion. […]
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A trustee is the legal entity that holds the assets of a trust. Trustees have significant power as they have the authority to distribute trust income, sometimes at their own discretion. Throughout the life of the trust, there may be circumstances which require you to change the trustee controlling the trust. This article sets out
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To have a comfortable financial future, one needs to have a good financial plan. Comprehensive financial planning allows you to better manage your finances and avoid a shortage of funds in case of an emergency. However, creating a financial plan is not an easy task. Therefore, we recommend that you seek the assistance of a
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As we enter the new fiscal year, we’ve put together a list of facts to consider when planning your EOFY tax return. If you are considering tax planning issues for June 30, 2022 and beyond, the following information will provide you with some information. Tax planning in Australia involves several considerations, including: comparing the different
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Which loan type—one with variable rates or one with fixed rates—should I choose? Many of our clients who are looking to take out a loan ask this question frequently. The optimal decision for you will rely on a variety of internal and external variables. In general, personal factors are those over which we have complete
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Key takeaways: If you contribute some of your after-tax income or savings into super, you may be eligible to claim a tax deduction Making a ‘salary sacrifice’ contribution could see you pay less tax than if you received the money as take-home pay If your spouse is not working or earns a low income, making
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Under Corporation Act 2001 (Cth), Cryptocurrency is categorised as a financial product. If you’ve bought, sold, or traded any goods in cryptocurrency you have a tax obligation to retain the record. Cryptocurrencies are also known as virtual currencies or digital currencies. There are many different types of cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin, Tether, Ether, and so
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Australia is one of countries that has committed to new global standards – Common Reporting Standard (CRS) on the implementation of automatic exchange of financial account information. CRS is a new information-gathered and reporting requirement for financial institution located in participating OECD countries. The Australian government has enacted laws and entered into international agreements from
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Do you know there are 3 Types of Dividends for company shareholders? If you have read our previous post “Comparison on Business Structures” you will find that company is the only structure that can distribute after taxed retain profits to its shareholders. This is so-called Dividends. What are the dividends? When companies make a
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