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09 Nov ATO claws back $850m in unpaid SG in FY 17-18

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Compliance activities undertaken by the ATO in the 2017-18 financial year saw the ATO raise around $850 million in unpaid super entitlements.

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06 Nov ‘Hefty penalties’ with TRIS payment failures, SMSFs warned

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With clients who fail to pay the minimum pension payments for TRISs potentially up for illegal early release and significant penalties, SMSF practitioners have been urged to pay close attention in this area.

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02 Nov The global financial crisis: Behind us but far from over

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Ten years ago this month, Lehman Brothers, the fourth-largest US investment bank, filed for bankruptcy protection.

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27 Oct ‘Huge’ professional risk in SG delays, big four firm warns

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With single touch payroll making it easier for the ATO to identify unpaid SG, telling clients to wait for the SG amnesty could be a risky move impacting their professional obligations, warns a big four accounting firm.

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24 Oct What a financial adviser can add to your portfolio’s returns.

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A 16 year study by Vanguard (latest report from July 2018) has found that this figure is about 3% net.  This is over and above what might be generated by non-planner assisted investment activity.  This means that even for small investors, a financial planner will not...

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20 Oct What to eat during an intense endurance workout

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Running season is here, and more and more people are getting in shape for the upcoming endurance events. What to eat during your race is a question I get asked about a lot, and many people find this difficult to get right. Especially you're doing a...

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20 Oct ATO updates crypto guidance

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The ATO has updated its guidelines on the tax treatment of cryptocurrencies, including issues on exchanging one cryptocurrency for another and record-keeping requirements.

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16 Oct Reverse mortgages: Short-term gain, long-term pain

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Residential property has long been a major store of wealth for average Australians.

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14 Oct These are the 7 essential nutrients you need to survive

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I’m the first to admit that the world of nutrition is seriously complicated. But luckily for the average Joe just wanting to eat to better their health, it doesn’t have to be that hard. So, listen up for your quick lesson in nutrition 101. The macronutrients The...

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13 Oct Aqua boxing is a thing and you’ll want in

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Combat-style training is a great way to improve your cardio fitness and build muscle strength, but repeatedly throwing punches at a sandbag can leave your joints worse for wear. However, that’s set to change thanks to the rise of aqua boxing. The latest fitness trend – made popular by the...

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