From losing weight, to quitting smoking or getting active, New Year’s resolutions come in all shapes and sizes. One important New Year’s resolution to make is a financial New Year’s resolution. Making a New Year’s resolution is a great way to make a meaningful change in your life for the better – especially if you […]
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According to Business Review Weekly, the SME (Small Medium Enterprise) tax break may stay law beyond January 1. This tax break is an instant asset write-off that allows small businesses to immediately depreciate assets worth less than $6,500. It looks likely to remain as law despite its January 1 deadline after the failure of the
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财长 Joe Hockey最近宣布了新政府对前工党政府在选举前提出的那些未立的税务法案的处理方法。在92个未立法的税务改革和更新中, 将继续进行的只有18个, 另外有3个将会大幅修改。 以下是政府承诺会继续进行和会取消的重要提案。 其它近期内也会做出决定。 继续进行的提案包括： 在养老基金中，账户余额低于某个数值的失踪会员的账户（‘lost member account’）将会被转交给税务局进行保管，使得其余额不会因各种费用而大大减少。 而这个帐户余额的最低限额将会被提高。 阻止‘洗股’现象（Dividend Washing）。这里指的是找出和填补股票市场的漏洞，从而阻止那些投资者从同一股票中获得两笔股息收入已缴税金（Franking credits）的现象。 逐步淘汰可抵扣税的净医疗费用。 通过第三方的各种财务报告和信息匹配来提高纳税人对纳税义务的遵循度 提高国外居民对资本收益税的预扣税制度的完整和可行性。 管理基金海外投资者预扣税-这是给国外退休金投资澳洲基金提供了保障。 将会被取消的提案包括： 对于投资收入超过10万的养老基金征税 建立一个养老基金管理监督委员会 对自我学习进修的教育费用设立$2000的上限 改革员工汽车福利税- 工党试图减少对税法对雇员汽车福利的优惠，但是这个企图也没有通过众多车行和租赁公司对新政府不断的游说。 (以上只代表本人个人观点并不适用每个人, 有关建议不能作为您行动的依据)
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Goods & Services Tax has been a major talking point recently in the media with the discussion of potential changes to GST. The Goods and Services Tax in Australia is a value added tax of 10% on most goods and services transactions. GST is levied on most transactions in the production process, but is refunded to
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On Tuesday the 3rd of December 2013 at 2.30pm the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announced that the interest rate will remain on hold at 2.5%. This is in line with forecasts from economists and comes at no surprise. According to ABC, in a statement released after the RBA board meeting, Governor Glenn Stevens stated
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With the Christmas season quickly approaching and the festivities underway, it’s important to know what the rules are regarding fringe benefits and Christmas parties/presents. According to the ATO, the costs (eg. food and drink) associated with Christmas parties are exempt from FBT (Fringe Benefits Tax) if they are ‘provided on a working day on your
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Administration Officer
With her kind, caring and approachable nature, Reshika never fails to provide a positive, welcoming experience for our clients, assisting them as they walk in our door or call our office. She understands the power of customer service and is always willing to lend a hand.
With her fun and relaxed personality, Reshika is incredibly creative, especially when it comes to finding solutions for evolving challenges, from financial matters to marketing requirements and beyond. Holding a Masters of Business Administration with a major in Marketing and significant experience in the banking industry, Reshika has a unique combination of skills which makes her a real asset to Fortis.
Reshika is motivated to reach new heights, take risks and develop her career by working alongside Bernadette, our Client Administration Manager, and having the opportunity to learn new things such as new platforms and procedures.
Reshika is passionate about fitness and does not miss an opportunity to take advantage of the gym. Despite Reshika’s relaxed personality it all goes out the door when card or board games are involved!
