Work Bonus Scheme

In the 2009 Federal Budget, the government announced a number of reforms to the pension system as part ot the secure and sustainable Pension Reforms.  This included the introduction of the Work Bonus…  To Read More…

One in two Australians regret not saving more

If they could start their working life again, 46 per cent of retirees said they would make extra super contributions, start saving earlier, or save more consistently, according to new research from Investment Trends. Based on a online survey of 974 retirees and...

Budget 2011/2012

On 10 May 2011, the Federal Government handed down its Budget for 2011/12. From a financial planning perspective, it would be fair to say that there were only a few announcements that could impact on your financial...

Generation Y

 GENERATION Y They’re often unfairly stereotyped, the subject of countless studies, and in many ways they’re better placed than most Australians to achieve a bright financial future. Generation Y those born between 1982 and 2000 can be well into their 20s....

ATO Focus for 2010-11

The ATO’s compliance program for the 2010-11 income year will focus on: Sourced from: Platinum Accounting & Taxation Remuneration of Executives and Directors The ATO will focus on shares and options received by foreign directors/executives of Australian companies...