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Sep 8, 2018
Finalist in the 2018 SMSF & Accounting awards
Bramelle Partners are named as finalists for the 2018 SMSF and Accounting Awards. Bramelle Partners are finalists in two categories, Small Business Adviser of the year and SMSF Specialist Accountant
Aug 6, 2018
R&D Tax Incentive Overhaul
The Research and Development (R&D) tax incentive is an offset designed to encourage eligible companies to undertake R&D activities that are likely to benefit Australia's wider economy. It
Jul 7, 2018
Growing your Super
If you're nearing retirement or just want to put a little extra away for the future, contributing to superannuation might be your best bet, this is especially true if you're female. Research has
Jun 11, 2018
IGT Review Of ATO Garnishee Notices
As a consequence of the allegations aired by current and former ATO staff about the inappropriate use of ATO's powers to issue garnishee notices, particularly to small businesses, on the Four
May 20, 2018
Superannuation updates – 2018
  Major Superannuation Changes Following the Federal Budget Last year’s Federal Budget announced significant changes to Australia’s superannuation system, representing the
May 13, 2018
2018-19 BUDGET ANNOUNCEMENT
The 2018–19 Australian Federal Budget, announced by Treasurer Scott Morrison on 8 May 2018, focused on long-term personal tax relief, small business incentives, and modest fiscal tightening aimed
Mar 4, 2018
Reporting Of ATO Debts To Credit Agencies Is AlmostHere
The ATO will soon be reporting outstanding ATO debts to credit reporting agencies, which will impact on a business and business owner's ability to borrow. This change was first highlighted by us back
Feb 4, 2018
Bitcoin Investors vs Bitcoin Business
With the spectacular rise (and recent fall) of Bitcoins, Alt-Coins and other Cyrpto-currencies lets have a look at what the tax implications are of transacting in these assets. The tax treatment
Jan 7, 2018
SMSF Annual Obligations
You have a number of obligations as an SMSF trustee, and harsh penalties may apply if you fail to meet them. Here's a checklist of important areas you'll need to take into account each
Dec 3, 2017
Tax Residency of Individuals
An individual's tax liability depending on whether a person is considered to be an Australian tax resident or a foreign resident. Australian tax residents are assessed on income from worldwide
Nov 4, 2017
Super Reforms: The Transfer Balance Cap and Death Benefit Pensions
In February 2017, the ATO released Draft Law Companion Guideline LCG 2017/D3 (This draft ruling has now been finalised as LCR2017/3). This Draft Guideline deals with the treatment of superannuation
Oct 5, 2017
Business Innovation Hampered by Lack of Funds
Business innovation includes the development or introduction of new or significantly improved goods, services, processes or methods. According to figures released by the Australian Bureau of
May 28, 2017
2017-18 Budget Announcement
The budget announcement by Scott Morrison on 9 May 2017 was relatively subdued in relation to tax reform when compared to prior years. The budget saw a change in philosophy by the Coalition
May 9, 2017
Australian Budget 2017-18
A snapshot of the highlights from the Australian Federal Budget for 2017 - 18 is shown in the infographic above courtesy of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. For further in
Apr 15, 2017
Superannuation Changes – 1 July 2017
There are major changes to superannuation effective from 1 July 2017. The ATO have issued a number of “Law Companion Guidelines” (LCG) (LCG 2016/8 to LCG 2016/12) which provide guidance around
Jan 15, 2017
Bramelle Partners – Authorised Representative of AFSL
From 1 July 2016 accountants can only provide financial advice on Self Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs) if they are operating under an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL). After
Jan 8, 2017
Announcement of Head Office relocation to North Sydney
Announcement of Head Office Relocation to North Sydney We are pleased to announce that in December 2016 our Head Office relocated to North Sydney. This move reflects the continued
Dec 30, 2016
Confirmed Changes to Superannuation Reform
The changes announced in the May 2016 Federal Budget relating to superannuation reform have since been debated and amended. On Wednesday, 23 November 2016, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Fair and