Posts by Robson Partners
TED Talks: Knut Haanaes – Two reasons companies fail – and how to avoid them
Is it possible to run a company and reinvent it at the same time? For business strategist Knut Haanaes, the ability to innovate after becoming successful is the mark of a great organisation.
He shares insights on how to strike a balance between perfecting what we already know and exploring totally new ideas – and lays out how to avoid two major strategy traps.
Read MorePlan for Success
As with most life goals, a financial objective is hard to meet without a plan. On the other hand, discussing the process with a professional, putting pen to paper and envisioning the steps to long-term success brings that goal into focus and makes it a reality.
Read MoreAutomatic cancelling of the ABNs of inactive trusts
From February onwards, the registrar of the Australian Business Register will begin cancelling the Australian business numbers (ABNs) of certain trusts.
Read MoreHow much do you need to retire?
When it comes to superannuation and retirement savings, it seems that size really does matter.
Read MoreTED Talks: Shivani Siroya – A smart loan for people with no credit history (yet)
Trust: How do you earn it? Banks use credit scores to determine if you’re trustworthy, but there are about 2.5 billion people around the world who don’t have one to begin with – and who can’t get a loan to start a business, buy a home or otherwise improve their lives.
Read MoreNovated leases explained
Wrapping a car into a salary package is a popular choice. Doing so by salary sacrifice often raises the topic of novated leases. Is it worth it?
Read MoreWork deductions – What’s on the taxman’s radar?
The ATO says that this year it will pay extra attention to people whose deduction claims are higher than expected, in particular those claiming car expenses.
The expenses the ATO says it will be scrutinising can include claims by those transporting bulky tools, and deductions for travel, internet and mobile phone as well as claims for self-education expenses.
Read MoreReal estate – Buyers turned into tax collectors
New withholding rules on the sale of property by foreign residents have been introduced. This essentially turns property buyers into potential tax collectors.
Read MoreClient in Focus: Central Coast Disability Network
Our client in focus for this month is Central Coast Disability Network.
We speak with CEO, Jenny MacKellin, on the establishment of the organisation, discussing its’ changes over time and how the team has responded to recent challenges within the industry.
Read MoreTaxpayers still guilty until proven innocent
Small business and individual taxpayers hit with hefty tax bills that they want to dispute will continue to be held guilty until proven innocent, and the Australian Taxation Office won’t have its appeals and compliance functions split under a separate commissioner, the Federal Government has said.
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