Build your financial security with OBT Financial Group – Lockyer Valley’s Business of the Year 2015 and specialist financial advisers to individuals, business owners and farming families on accounting, tax, business advice and wealth planning for over 30 years.
Tim joined the team at OBT Financial Group in September last year as a proficient Tax Accountant doing IAS and BAS returns, tax returns, financial statements and who supports our clients with bookkeeping across all cloud accounting platforms.
$150,000 instant asset write-off extended
Farmers have applauded the federal government’s decision to extend its $150,000 instant asset investment write-off offer until December after many businesses highlighted the previous deadline was too short to make practical use of the incentive.
Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program
Agriculture joins forces to forge a new pathway for women in ag leadership On International Womens’ Day, National Farmers’ Federation announces new pathway to leadership for women in agriculture. Applications are now open for the Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program mentoring opportunity. Women have been… Read More >>
Succession not just for mainstream business
Planning now and for the next generation When it comes to the succession planning process, most farms are family-owned so harder to divide fairly as land values can fluctuate wildly over the years. Succession planning ensures that there is clarity and a written agreement within… Read More >>
ABC Rural reports farmers find it difficult to retire from life on the land
For farmers, retiring can mean more than just losing their home according to research conducted by La Trobe University’s Rural Health School. PhD student Heather Downey has been researching the concept of retirement for farmers, working with six Australian farming couples. “Prior to becoming a… Read More >>
Bulletin! 100% water and fencing farmers’ write-off from 12 May 2015
Farmers can now claim an outright deduction for water facilities and fencing The Federal Agricultural Minister has announced changes to the claiming of fodder storage, fencing and water facilities expenditure backdated to Budget night 12 May 2015. The measure was originally set to be introduced… Read More >>
OBT Features local business Bachmann Farms
All bases covered, smooth transition first generation to next for Lockyer Valley ag-business thanks to OBT Financial Group.
OBT Feature Business, Simon Farms
David and Barbara Simon are directors of one of Lockyer Valley’s medium-sized vegetable growing businesses who say, “OBT listen to how we want to steer the business. It’s good that they’re interested in us and in how we’re going.” Read why.
OBT feature business – Oasis Lawns Turf Supplies
OBT Financial Group were on hand when young and energetic farmers and entrepreneurs, brothers Jeremy and Nathan were looking for a business opportunity they could sink their teeth into.
Support for farmers and rural communities
Farm Household Allowance The Government provides income support for farmers and their partners who are experiencing financial difficulty (including through drought) and to assist future planning. The Farm Household Allowance (FHA) is a fortnightly income-support payment, available Australia wide, that is designed to suit the… Read More >>
