Posts by Robson Partners
Food for (tax) thought, and the GST debate
There may be several positives to come out of the government’s push for tax reform, with the various submissions to its Re:think initiative from industry and the wider taxpaying community.
Read MoreNeed to know – What’s new in tax for individuals?
The Tax Office says before taxpayers complete their tax return, there are some changes people need to be reminded of, just in case these changes will have an impact on their tax returns.
Read MoreStrangest tax deductions the ATO will allow
Dog food, Xboxes and make-up for dead people are just some of the bizzare claims the ATO will allow.
Read MoreWinning the money mind games
Success in generating long-term wealth has a lot to do with awareness of the tricks money can play on your mind. How many of these do you recognise?
Read MoreClient in Focus: Campbell Building Material
This month’s Client in Focus is Campbell Building Materials.
We chat with business owners, Mark and Cheryl Campbell on their success since taking over ownership of their business, formerly known as Eaton Building Materials.
Read MoreBoxing Day trading changes and NSW public holidays
The NSW Parliament has passed the Retail Trading Amendment Bill 2015 (NSW) which will allow all shops across NSW to open their doors on Boxing Day. It is important to note that employees must freely elect to work and there are significant penalties for employers who roster workers without their consent.
Read MoreSavings and silly season
Don’t let the Christmas holidays undo your great work throughout the year. Be aware of spending patterns to turn silly season into savings season.
Read MoreTED Talks: Regina Hartley – Why the best hire might not have the perfect resume
Given the choice between a job candidate with a perfect resume and one who has fought through difficulty, human resources executive Regina Hartley says to always give the “Scrapper” a chance.
As someone who grew up with adversity, Hartley knows that those who flourish in the darkest of spaces are empowered with the grit to persist in an ever-changing workplace.
“Choose the underestimated contender, whose secret weapons are passion and purpose,” she says. “Hire the Scrapper.”
Read MoreBusiness in Focus: Coast Shelter
Robson Partners recently raised a significant sum of money and chose to donate this money to Coast Shelter, a local organisation helping those in need here on the Central Coast. We speak with Executive Officer, Laurie Maher, to discuss the support they provide to disadvantaged people and how they have grown to become a well known “safe place” on the Coast.
Read MoreATO targets rentals and work deductions
The Australian Taxation Office expects to contact more than 350,000 taxpayers who have errors in their tax returns and cross-check data from third parties as it moves to clamp down on dodgy claims.
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