162 | Engagement Letters
In this episode Tim Hoopmann of Spinn Business Solutions will tell you why engagement letters are so important.
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161 | Death of an SMSF Trustee
The death of an SMSF trustee is a big event in the life of an SMSF. Here is Rani Gandha of Turnbull Hill Lawyers with more.
160 | SMSF Trustee Responsibilities
SMSF trustee responsibilities are many and varied. The road is full of roadblocks. Here is Rani Gandha of Turnbull Hill Lawyers with more.
159 | Cancel a Property Contract in NSW
There is a huge back door for a buyer to cancel a property contract in NSW. Rani Ghanda of Turnbull Hill Lawyers in Newcastle will show you how.
158 | Process Automation
Process automation might give you the control you seek as Tim Hoopmann of Spinn Business Solutions will tell you.
155 | Trust 101 – Part I
In this episode Paul Goldin of Vectigal will give you a quick overview of simple mistakes around trusts – easy to make – easy to avoid – Trust 101.
154 | The 2019 Harding Case
Since the 2019 Harding case a permanent place of abode no longer needs to be a specific dwelling. Here is Andrew Henshaw of Velocity Legal with more.
152 | DIV 7A Reform
What will the upcoming Div 7A reform look like? Andrew Henshaw of Velocity Legal in Sydney gives a good overview.
147 | Insights of a Tax Lawyer
The following insights of Andrew Henshaw of Velocity Legal will give you hands-on advice how to handle a tax dispute with the ATO.
146 | How Tax Law is Made – Part 2
In this episode Robyn Jacobson of TaxBanter will walk you through the judiciary (courts) and administrative side (ATO) of our tax law system.
145 | How Tax Law is Made – Part 1
Australia’s three independent arms of government shape our tax system. Robyn Jacobson of TaxBanter will tell you more.
144 | Tax Simplification
If we can’t reform our tax system, should we try to at least simplify it? Here is Chris Evans of UNSW with some insights.
143 | Tax Reform
In this episode Chris Evans of UNSW looks at tax reform and why this seems to be an insurmountable task in Australia.
142 | RG 146
RG 146 is an ASIC regulation listing the minimum training you need to give financial advice. Here is Mark Sinclair of Mentor Education.
141 | Export of Services
When is the export of services GST-free? Here is Simon Dorevitch of A & A Tax Legal Consulting in Melbourne with the answer.
138 | Export of Goods
When is the export of goods GST-free? Simon Dorevitch of A & A Tax Legal Consulting will give you a comprehensive answer.
137 | Indirect Tax Zone
Without a connection to the ITZ, there is no taxable supply. Simon Dorevitch of A & A Tax Legal Consulting will tell you more.
136 | ATO Disputes
ATO disputes do not count as the most pleasant life experience for most. So how can we avoid them or manage them? Andrew Henshaw of Velocity Legal will give you an answer.
135 | Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship
Peter Bobbin of Argyle Lawyers will talk about enduring power of attorney and enduring guardianship. Listen in to know their difference.
131 | SIS Act NANI
Non-arm’s length income features in most court cases around the sole purpose test as Peter Bobbin of Argyle Lawyers will explain in this episode.
130 | Succession and Balance
Succession and work-life balance are often put aside and receive less attention. In this episode John Peterson will plead with you to make them part of your strategic objectives.
129 | Strategic Objectives
Your strategic objectives give you the road map to achieve your vision. And they allow you to track your progress.
128 | Mission, Vision and Values
Your MVV stipulates what you do everyday (mission) to achieve your goal (vision). Your values underpin all this.
125 | In-Specie Contributions and Payments
In-specie contributions and payments are complex since you get two transactions “for the price of one”.
124 | SIS v Tax Dependants
SIS dependancy determines who gets your super. Tax dependancy determines the amount of tax payable. Here is Gordon Mackenzie of UNSW with more.
123 | Death Benefit
A death benefit is any payment your super fund makes after you die. Here is Gordon Mackenzie of UNSW with more.
120 | A Fish Rots From the Head Down
There is a popular proverb that feels harsh but maybe it does because it is true. A fish rots from the head down.
119 | Four Quadrants of Success
The four quadrants of success or time management are a helpful way to think about your practice. Here is John Peterson of Best Practice with more.
118 | Get the Foundations Right
Everybody preaches to get the foundations right. But what does that actually mean? Here is John Peterson of Best Practice with some insights.
93 | New Safe Harbour for Directors
The new safe harbour rules for directors aim to change the insolvency culture in Australia. Ben Sewell of Sewell & Kettle will give you the details.
92 | Phoenix Activity
Phoenix activity is a common phenomenon in the Australian tax ecosystem. Ben Sewell of Sewell & Kettle will tell you how phoenixing works.
91 | Trust Structure
Choosing the right trust structure is an important step to effectively manage and administer wealth. Here is Paul Mackenroth of Cleary Hoare with more.
90 | Set Up a Discretionary Trust
How do you set up a discretionary trust? Paul Mackenroth of Cleary Hoare in Brisbane will walk you through the process.
89 | Duties of Trustees
The relationship between trustee and beneficiary is defined by rights and duties. Paul Mackenroth of Cleary Hoare in Brisbane will tell you more.
88 | TRIS to Retirement Phase
When moving a TRIS to retirement phase, does it matter when you notify the trustee? Meg Heffron of Heffron SMSF Solutions has the answer.
87 | When a Member Dies
When a member dies, there is a lot to deal with in the aftermath – including the member’s SMSF. Here is Meg Heffron of Heffron SMSF Solutions with the details.
86 | Bring-Forward Rule
The bring forward rule for non-concessional contributions now needs to work around the TSB. Meg Heffron of Heffron SMSF Solutions will tell you more.
76 | Class SMSF Benchmark Report June 2018
The Class SMSF Benchmark Report 2018 looks at the effects of the super reform up to now. Here is Kevin Bungard of Class with the details.
63 | SMSF Performance
The Australian Productivity Commission’s April 2018 draft report tried to compare ARPA funds with SMSFs. Here Kevin Bungard, the CEO of Class, with more.
57 | Event-Based Reporting
Here are some comments from Kevin Bungard, CEO at Class, about the first round of event-based reporting.
28 | Estate Planning
Estate planning is complex because it has so many moving parts: trust law, super law, tax law, family law. Ben Symons of State Chambers, NSW will walk you through the jungle.
16 | What is a CFD?
CFDs are complicated. Jonathan Preston of HomeLoan Experts traded CFDs for quite a few years and will walk you through the ins and outs of CFD trading.
11 | SMSF Events Based Reporting
From 1 July 2018 all SMSFs in retirement phase need to report certain events to the ATO. Chloe Ward of Intello gives you an overview.
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