by Quinns_News | Jun 22, 2016 | Blog
A binding death benefit nomination (BDBN) indicates who the self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) is to pay your death benefit when you die. The recent Queensland Supreme Court case of Munro v Munro highlighted the importance of ensuring that our BDBNs within SMSFs...
by Quinns_News | Jun 15, 2016 | Accounting News
With the recent increase in debt recovery efforts by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), many have resorted to negotiating payment arrangements. However, there are some downfalls to such arrangements. The recent decision of Smith v Bone [2015] FCA 389 highlighted...
by Quinns_News | Jun 15, 2016 | Financial Planning News
Are you looking for a loan to finance your development? Finding the right loan can be a tough decision. When it comes to property development or any construction projects, the return on your investments (ROI) is important. How you finance your development can have a...
by Quinns_News | Jun 8, 2016 | Blog
A preliminary agreement is entered into between parties with an intention of concluding a more comprehensive agreement at a later date. From a legal standpoint, there are only two types – those that are legally binding and others that are not. Many industries now use...
by Quinns_News | Jun 8, 2016 | Blog
Are you looking to purchase a property in the name of your family trust? There are some tax implications if you are not careful. Prior to making any purchases in the name of your family trust you should find out the definition of the vesting date for your trust. This...
by Quinns_News | May 31, 2016 | Small Business News
There has been an increase in Australian businesses using mobile apps to improve efficiency and productivity of their workplace. There are numerous ways that apps could be used to improve your business. Businesses that have a large amount of employees working in...
by Quinns_News | May 31, 2016 | Small Business News
A major problem for many small business owners is having too much work and not enough time to complete it. Increasing productivity involves fine-tuning your time management skills, knowing where to place your focus and creating an environment best suited to your work...
by Quinns_News | May 31, 2016 | Tax Advice and Updates
Recently the ATO increased focus on rental property deductions. You can claim expenses relating to your rental property but allowable deductions cannot be claimed in relation to a rental property unless the property is held for rental (genuinely available for rent) or...
by Quinns_News | May 31, 2016 | Legal News
On 28 October 2015, the Strata Schemes Management Bill 2015 and Strata Schemes Bill 2015 passed through the NSW Parliament. The new strata laws are to become effective from mid-2016. We will outline some of the major changes below. The Changes Increased flexibility:...
by Quinns_News | May 31, 2016 | Newsletter Features
Blogs are a great way to provide new tips and facts to your clients on a regular basis and build your brand. The challenge for small businesses is for your blog to be found and stand out from the crowd to help improve your search engine ranking. Here are 6 ways to...
