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Protecting your child’s inheritance

Protecting your child’s inheritance

Concerned about safeguarding your child's inheritance from future relationship breakdowns? Many parents share this concern, especially when assisting their chil…

Family companies and the many tax traps

Family companies and the many tax traps

Owning a family company comes with tax considerations. Any payments from the company to you or your associates are typically deemed dividends, unless proven oth…

Important tax residency issues to consider

Important tax residency issues to consider

Leaving Australia partway through the income year? Wondering about the tax implications for income earned before and after departure? We’ll discuss some key opt…

Six super strategies to consider before 30 June

Six super strategies to consider before 30 June

As the end of the financial year approaches, it's essential to explore strategies to enhance your superannuation savings and potentially minimise tax liabilitie…

Navigating the capital gains tax minefield

Navigating the capital gains tax minefield

Capital gains tax is a minefield and knowing how to tip-toe through the maze unscathed is a crucial component of any successful property portfolio and investmen…

Briefing a barrister

Briefing a barrister

When you’re faced with a complex or high-risk question in tax or super, briefing a barrister can provide you with the expertise and perspective to help you move…

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Welcome to the New World! - 15th Annual Market Update Webinar

Join Steve Douglas as he discusses:

  • Global financial markets, issues & influence on our daily lives;
  • Australian property markets, driving factors and has it peaked?
  • International markets review & forecast;
  • Australian Dollar review & prediction;
  • Interest rates…

Australian Residency Tax Changes Q&A - May 2021

Join Steve Douglas, Executive Chair and Julie Kelley, Sales & Marketing Manager as they answer your burning questions during the 'Australian Residency and Tax Changes & Implications To Expats' webinar.

You can also book a FREE 20 minute tax consult by emailing smats@smat…

Australian Residency Tax Changes and Implications for Aussie Expats

Hidden away in the back of the Australian Budget and unmentioned in the Treasurers speech, was a simple statement confirming that:

“The Government will replace the individual tax residency rules with a new framework that is easy to understand, provides certainty and reduces compl…

16th Annual Australian Budget 2021 Review

We trust this seminar gives you a clearer understanding of the Australian Budget Announcements including:

• How Covid19 has impacted the Australian Government’s federal finances
• Measures the Government intends to undertake to reinvigorate the Australian economy
• Latest taxatio…

Will the Australian Property Market Crash?

Australian property prices look to be on a rocketing path, with first home buyers, low-interest rates and FOMO (fear of missing out) fueling the demand for the start of 2021.

However, with stimulus packages coming to an end, and international borders remaining closed, can this ex…

Australian Migration Tax Planning

For anyone considering Australia as a future place of residence planning your taxation affairs is a critical element of the migration process. 

The Australian taxation system is extremely complex and taxes residents worldwide income. 

Thankfully, legal and sensible tax …

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