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I am pleased to say that SMATS has managed to fair reasonably well in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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The Morrison Federal Government has launched its first round of stimulus initiatives worth A$17.6bn to protect the economy from the effects of the Covid19 activ…
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We have seen an incredible reduction of stock markets around the world. Falls of over 30% have been experienced since mid February when the panic started setti…
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I thought I best dust off the history books for a reminder of what happened and to provide some level of sensibility.
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As we charge through the new year, we need to be reminded that your Australian Taxation return deadline is fast approaching.
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The Reserve Bank of Australia has progressively reduced interest rates by over 1% since May 2019, with the last scheduled cut on the 4th March 2020 and a specia…
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We are pleased to announce that our SMATS Wealth financial planning operations have recently switched to a new Licencee, Badge Financial Group.
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Take advantage of a weaker AUD, then our SMATSFX service is available to offer you the best prevailing rates when moving funds across borders.
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The Queensland State Government has recently made life easier for Australian expatriates, by excluding them from the Absentee owners rate of Land Tax.
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Just a quick reminder that we now video record our main seminars as well as other relevant presentations. You can find them on our website to watch at a time o…
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This years Federal Budget was all set to deliver the first fiscal surplus since 2008. That was still likely despite the drought, bushfires and floods.
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I am very proud to say that 2020 marks the 25th Anniversary of when we established SMATS Group in Singapore.
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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