by Quinns Blog | Dec 16, 2019 | Financial Planning News, Newsletter Features
A recent survey undertaken by Franklin Templeton Investments indicated that 7 out of 10 Australians feel that they are behind on saving for their retirement. The survey also indicated the following; 70% say thinking about their retirement savings and investments...
by Quinns Blog | Dec 16, 2019 | Legal News, Newsletter Features
A Tokyo Sushi franchisee who thought she could give her employees a raw deal by not paying the correct employee entitlements has been hit with $383,616 in penalties from the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO). Ms. Kiyoshi Hasegawa was personally fined $63,936 for underpaying...
by Quinns Blog | Dec 16, 2019 | Legal News, Newsletter Features
In the past twelve months, there were three incidents reported in Sydney where apartment buildings have been evacuated because of defects, prompting questions about the consumer protections available for buyers of high-rise units. In December 2018, the Opal Tower at...
by Quinns Blog | Dec 15, 2019 | Accounting News, Newsletter Features
From 1 July 2017 (i.e. the 2018 financial year) investors have no longer been able to claim deductions for travel expenses relating to collecting rent from or for inspecting, maintaining or repairing residential premises used as rental properties, subject to certain...
by Quinns Blog | Dec 15, 2019 | Accounting News, Newsletter Features
Further changes are expected to be made to the small business CGT concessions. These particular changes are intended to be applied in relation to CGT events involving shares in a company or units in a trust and specifically outline changes to the existing active asset...
