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Archives for April 2019
Growing Queensland’s Companies
The Growing Queensland’s Companies program supports ambitious CEOs and executives of Queensland firms with high-growth potential to lead their businesses to the next level, improving profitability and performance.
Boosting your super balance
Super is the biggest investment we are likely to make, yet too many unknowingly behave as if wearing blindfolds. They commit to something they haven’t gotten to know or understand. Here are a few ideas on how to send some of that money your way.
Bulk ABN cancellations set to continue
The ATO will carry on with its bulk ABN cancellation program in a bid to stamp out inactive ABNs, as the government continues to mull reforming the system.
Lifetime annuities
Looking for a secure and guaranteed investment for your retirement? Here are five reasons why you may want to consider a lifetime annuity.
New Bookkeeper & Data Manager for OBT
Michelle Burling has worked in accounting as well as manufacturing and we are delighted to have her join our team. As a CPA with vast manufacturing and payroll experience, including being an Internal Quality Auditor, Michelle can lend commercial insight to the client support she gives, and is a safe pair of accounting hands whenever OBT’s team needs extra support.
Employers hit with rolling SG audits
Employers are increasingly being subjected to a rolling series of audits by the ATO when they slip behind on their SG obligations, as the Tax Office has now taken a harder line on non-compliance.
Common types of fraud and scams
Fraud usually happens when somebody accesses another person’s funds without their knowledge or authority. We look at the all too common types of fraud and scams.
OBT Financial Planning case study
Lockyer Valley retirees Glen and Marlene Reinke have been clients of Rodney Turner’s for some 30 years and they wouldn’t have it any other way.
Federal Budget update 2019/20
Read why this year’s Federal Budget is an ‘election budget’ with future tax cuts for all Australians, especially low and middle income earners. Overall, there were minimal changes to super proposed in the Budget, with minor changes to super contributions for older Australians.
