Finance news and government announements

Are you a tax target for 2010/11? (July 2010)

If you own or manage a small business that uses cash transactions you’re a target of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

Taxation delays expected to continue (April 2010)

Many Australians – and tax agents – are being affected by the Australian Tax Office’s upgrade of its computer system, called the Change Program.

Fair Work Australia – 1 January 2010 – are you prepared? (December 2009)

Are you a small business owner with one or more employees? With less than a month until the introduction of new workplace laws, it’s vital you familiarise yourself with the changes before the clock ticks over to 1 January 2010.

Review your financial health (November 2009)

Whether you’re in business or an individual, conducting a regular health check on your finances is a great idea. As well as spotting issues you weren’t aware of, by conducting a financial health check you can also identify opportunities to improve your financial situation or better protect you or your business from risk. To download Davenports financial health check, click here.

Client Alert - taxation, superannuation and more

In the current edition of Davenports' Client Alert:

• Payment summaries and reporting of incorrect super amounts
• New SMSF member verification process in the pipeline
• ATO keeps a close eye on the cash economy
• Share investor, not a share trader
• Excess super contributions assessments upheld
• Soldier's motor vehicle travel expense claim denied
• Superannuation benefits - timing of payment by cheque

Go to the current client alert

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