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With rising house prices all across the east coast, it has never been more difficult for investors to squeeze a decent yield out of an investment property. In light of this, there has been an emergence of mom and dad investors who are ditching the traditional long term rental model and adopting the short term more » - July 19, 2017 - Should I Buy Into My Company’s Employee Share Schemes?
Employee Share Schemes (ESS) give employees the opportunity to purchase company shares as part of their employment benefits, salary package, promotion bonus, or retirement option. Depending on the terms of the agreement, the company’s financial status, and your career plans signing up for an ESS may be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make. more » - July 18, 2017 - Written For The Australian – Whisky: A Singular Liquid Investment
Do you have an SMSF and want to venture outside the traditional realm of property, shares, cash, and bonds? Perhaps you have a bit of cash on the sidelines and are looking to make a “liquid” investment with the potential to earn a refreshing rate of return – Enter the world of single malt whiskey investment. more » - July 17, 2017 - What is the Government’s R&D 43.5% Tax offset?
The R&D Tax Incentive Program is part of the Australian government’s drive to push more companies to get involved in research and development efforts by giving them set tax offset rates. The offset for R&D programs used to be 45% for those with group turnover amounting to less than $20 million, while a 40% rate more »