Transition timeframes and expectations Generational succession is often a process rather than an event, achieved over an extended period of time. This is quite different to a sale of business where the owner’s active involvement in the business generally ceases shortly after sale. The extended timeframe for the transition requires active management to ensure that there are…
Succession income needs Ensuring remuneration is on commercial terms In many small and medium businesses, the owners arrange their remuneration from the business to meet their needs rather than being reasonable compensation for the roles undertaken. This can result in the business either paying too much or too little. Under a generational succession there should be an…
How much money needs to be taken out of the business during transition? What level of capital do the current business owners, generally the parents exiting the business, need to extract from business at the time of the transition? The higher the level of capital need the greater the pressure that will be placed on…
Capability and willingness of the next generation When it comes to business succession, there needs to be a realistic assessment of whether or not the business can continue successfully after the transition. In some cases, the exiting generation will pursue generational succession either as a means of keeping the business in the family, perpetuating their legacy, or…
New GST rules for goods under $1,000 Last month, Parliament passed legislation that will see GST applied to all consumer imports regardless of their value. Currently, imports below $1,000 are excluded from GST. The perceived preferential treatment of internet shopping has been a contentious issue for a while with the retail sector lobbying hard to…
1 July changes GST applies to digital products & services imported by consumers Small business $20k instant asset write-off extended until 30 June 2018 Company tax rate reduction to 27.5% for entities with an aggregated turnover of less than $25m (companies with a turnover of less than $10m have been subject to this tax rate…
200 Outlaw Motor Cycle Gang members served notices by ATO for failing to comply with tax obligations. We hope for the sake of theAustralian Taxation Office (ATO) staff the notices were delivered by mail! There are not a lot of details about exactly what type of income the ATO is targeting but tax law does…
To keep a healthy bottom line, businesses need to be smarter and sharper every financial year. It’s a good time to discuss ATO tax deductions – especially those deductions often missed. 1. Prepay expenses With tax deductions, every little bit counts. Prepaying your expenses can attract a tax deduction that is commonly overlooked. You can…
We have seen a number of measures over the years restricting access to tax concessions for foreign investors, particularly for residential property investments. The recent Federal Budget goes one step further, restricting access to tax concessions, increasing taxes, and penalising investors who leave property vacant. Measures include: Charge for leaving properties vacant Foreign owners of…
Wide-ranging super reforms come into effect on 1 July 2017 With the changes come a series of issues that Trustees need to be across, even if they don’t immediately affect you or your fund: Understand the value of assets at 30 June At 30 June 2017, SMSF Trustees will need to know the total superannuation…