November 2015

The role of the Commissioner of taxation in Rosgoe Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation (2015)

Looking at the recent case Rosgoe Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation (2015) reveals more minute details about the process of appealing to the commissioner. We also see the importance of ensuring that all information is accurate when supplied to the Commissioner of taxation. Case outline The ‘property’ in this case is the two properties

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Fringe Benefits Tax and Christmas Parties For Small Businesses

Workplace Christmas parties are subject to the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT). The purpose of this article is to help you host a FBT-free Christmas celebration by meeting the criteria of Exemptions. FBT is the tax applied to benefits that employees receive outside of their regular wage which includes ‘entertainment.’  Christmas parties are categorised as ‘Entertainment’

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由于更多的强制要求,预计自管养老金的费用会有所增加

对于未来,澳大利亚金融服务牌照管理机构(AFS)将会要求自管养老金顾问,包括会计师,考取牌照。自2016年6月30日起,会计师的豁免将会被取消。   什么是会计师豁免? 会计师豁免是在2004年金融服务改革法案中推出的。此豁免使得获得认可的会计师能够对自管养老金的成立或清盘给予建议。获得认可的会计师包括澳洲会计师公会(CPA),澳新特许会计师(CA),或会计师协会。   未来需履约的义务 截至2016年6月30日,AFS持牌人必须符合以下义务来进行对自管养老金的管理: 管理义务:这个义务包括员工的知识和技能,记录保存,和生意有所变化时的审查。这项义务对自管养老金的管理增加了成本。 AFS持牌人必须经过不断的培训:培训由澳大利亚证券投资委员会(ASIC)要求,针对不同的咨询业务有不同的培训。这些课程包括专业知识,而持牌人还要通过授权人的评估。这就增加了提供给自管养老金的咨询费用。 补偿要求:履行这个义务的主要方式是有有专业赔偿保险(PI)保险,这也增加了提供自管养老金的咨询费用。 资金要求:对于偿还能力,净资产,现金需求也涉及到一些最低资金要求,此外如果生意有其他特定风险的话会有额外要求。   这些义务增加了自管养老金咨询费用 所有这些义务,尤其是持续的培训和管理要求,都将增加自管养老金的管理成本,而且咨询费用也会有所增加。 目前我们公司正在进行自管养老金推广活动,这将帮助我们的客户避免明年成立养老金产生更高的费用,在我们的促销期间,成立贷款信托也有更好的报价。 如有任何疑问,敬请咨询 9267 0108.

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政府对于金融系统的回应 ——养老金

2015年10月20日政府公布了对金融系统调查最终报告的决定。这个调查是由于2010年联盟选举时,竞选者提出要对澳大利亚的金融系统进行全面的检查,来促进金融系统的改进,以支持澳大利亚动态需求和经济增长。 政府对此的回应可以作为自由党将要进行的金融政策的一个预示。在其答复的前言中,政府表示已经接受了大部分调查的建议。 调查负责人大卫和他的同事意识到自管养老金的重要性。“在政府的的决定中有很多是直接或间接关于养老金的。”   但是有一点政府不同意调查的建议- 自管养老金借贷的限制 FSI 委员会建议需要对自管养老金贷款投资进行管制,包括贷款买房或炒股。主要原因是因为金融系统不希望自管养老金成为投资工具,他本应该作为一个保证退休后生活的储蓄池。所以禁止贷款可以防止自管养老金系统的风险。 政府则不同意FSI委员会的建议。这意味着自管养老金贷款的政策仍然保留,然而在3年之后政府将会对其进行审查。在报告中,政府指出三年后他们会委托金融监管机构理事会和税局来对养老金制度进行审核,并报告给政府。   养老金税收 政府的回应中概述了由于个人所得税的高税率,劳动力参与率受到了影响。根据报告,减少低收入人群的税额则有利于劳动力的提高。 政府金融系统调查的负责人大卫希望养老金的税收有所改变,对低收入者减少税额。他说“养老金制度是为了给澳洲居民创造价值,政策制定者必须正视到高收入人群通过贡献收入给养老金来减少税额,而低收入人群则享受不到这个税收优惠。”   自管养老金可能会成为今后选举的热门话题。你可以在以下网站看到政府回应的全文版本:: http://treasury.gov.au/fsi 如果你对税收问题有任何疑问,敬请咨询 9267 0108.

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Government’s response to Financial System Inquiry

On Tuesday 20 October 2015 the Hon Scott Morrison and the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer revealed the Government’s response to the final report of the Financial System Inquiry (FSI). The inquiry was delivered because of the Coalition’s election promise made on 25 October 2010. The promise was to conduct an extensive examination of Australia’s financial systems

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SMSF fee expected to increase due to extra compliance

Going forward, SMSF advisors, including accountants, will require a licence under the Australian Financial Services (AFS) Licence framework. This is because the Accountants’ Exemption is going to be removed as of 30 June 2016. What is the Accountants’ Exemption? The Accountants’ Exemption was introduced in 2004 as a part of the Financial Services Reform Act 2001.

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Reshika Kumar

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!