Blog posts from February, 2012.

Is your company innovative?

The R&D Tax Concession is designed to incentivise companies that are innovative and competitive in all Australian industries. The concession allows eligible companies to deduct up to 125% of eligible expenditure incurred on R&D activities. Find out if you are eligible as applications close on April 30!

Super Legislation Update

We are currently awaiting the finalisation by the ATO of two draft rulings concerning superannuation:SMSFR 2011/D1 on limited recourse borrowing arrangements (due 16 May 2012) TR 2011/D3 on superannuation income streams (due 26 April 2012)

Expect the Unexpected!

Income protection insurance is worth considering for all working people. It can pay a proportion of your salary if you are temporarily unable to work because of sickness or injury. We have collected some industry statistics that outline the importance of protecting you and your family.

Australias unrecognised economic feat

Australia recently reached a much-ignored economic milestone. At the end of June, the economy marked two decades without a recession.

Up to 50% off education costs

The Education Tax Refund (ETR) helps with the cost of educating primary and secondary school children. Eligible parents, carers, legal guardians and independent students are able to get money back on education expenses. These include items like computers, educational software, textbooks and stationery. You may get 50% of your money back.