This year’s federal budget has a few sweeteners, but not so much that will turn anyone hyperactive. The welcome news is that the turnover threshold for classifying a “small business entity” will increase from $2 million to $10 million. The devil however is in the detail.
Disappointingly, the current $2 million turnover threshold will be retained for access to the highly valuable small business CGT concessions, while access to the small business discount for unincorporated businesses will be limited to a $5 million turnover threshold. This will undoubtedly create an administrative headache, but be assured that we are here to help you manage this.
2016-05 – MBS Monthly Update [Federal Budget].pdf
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While a lot of the benefits a business can provide to employees will bring an FBT liability with them, this is not the case for every benefit. We look at what you can consider that are also FBT-free. And if staff are looking to salary package, we also run over the possibilities.
Have you already lodged a BAS but forgot to include an item? Don’t panic. There are ways around it, and we can help. We also consider the tax implications that can arise through making claims on a holiday house, and raise the delicate topic of cognitive decline among older SMSF trustees.
2016-05 – MBS Monthly Update.pdf
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While your business might own some tempting assets, be careful when making use of these for your personal enjoyment, as this could trigger a tax liability. And if you are considering changing the structure of your small business, a new measure means you might in certain instances no longer trigger CGT.
SMSF trustees note; it is essential that you know the difference between a binding and a non-binding death benefit nomination, so we run over what these mean. And speaking of legacies, every successful business owner should ideally have a succession plan in mind.
We also look at travel expense claims, how these differ from the living away from home allowance, and also how the ATO is getting help from insurance companies to uncover undisclosed wealth.
2016-04 – MBS Monthly Update.pdf
Please contact MBS for clarification, or further advice, regarding any of the topics covered in this newsletter.
Disclaimer & Copyright: All information provided in this newsletter is of a general nature only and is not personal financial or investment advice. Also, changes in legislation may occur frequently. We recommend that our formal advice be obtained before acting on the basis of this information. The Copyright is owned exclusively by Taxpayers Australia Inc (ABN 96 075 950 284)
