Advivo Newsletter – April 2017

We are now about two and a half months away from the end of the 2017 Financial Year, it’s not too early to be thinking ahead, partners are starting to contact their clients to discuss their tax planning.  Feel free to get in touch before we call you. 2017 has been a big year with Super…

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Five Tips for Boosting Your Super

How to Retire with a Larger Super Fund 1. Make voluntary super contributions If you want a comfortable retirement, your employer’s compulsory 9.5% contribution may not be enough to build the nest egg you need. Making extra voluntary contributions is one of the simplest ways to boost the amount of super you’ll have available when you…

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Advivo Newsletter – March 2017

Welcome to our March 2017 Newsletter.  Earlier this month we unveiled our new website, we have refreshed the content of the site to better articulate how we can take your business to the next level.  We welcome your suggestions for improvement, you can still find us at www.advivo.com.au. A reminder to our clients and associates…

Last chance for $20,000 deduction for Small Business

As the end of the financial year fast approaches, it is important to be aware of changes happening at the end of this financial year.  The ‘limited time offer’ $20,000 instant deduction for small business entities will be coming to an end on 30 June 2017. This immediate tax deduction means that businesses with a…

Happy Trails: Work-Related Travel Expenses

Claiming Work-Related Travel Tax Deductions The three expense areas that can be claimed as tax deductions for work-related travel are: transport; meals; and accommodation. Specifically, these can include: public transport costs, including taxi and air travel fares; bridge and road tolls, parking fees and short-term car hire costs; meals and accommodation expenses while staying overnight…

Small Business Directors’ Guide

The ASIC Guide for Small Business Directors: Topics and Key Points Small business owners need to understand what being a director of a small business company entails. To help small businesses, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has developed a guide setting out the role and responsibilities of company directors. The guide is particularly…

Aussie Online Business and Offshore Tax

Impact of Australian Online Businesses to Offshore Income Tax As online shopping is becoming increasingly more common and widely used, we have noticed more of our clients becoming involved in online business sales.  The following article goes into greater depth about offshore income tax ramifications. With online shopping becoming the norm and promising strong growth…

Advivo Newsletter – February 2017

Over February and March we will be offering tips and advice about upcoming FBT obligations, and introducing you to our FBT Specialists. The start of the Calendar year is a good time to see how you are progressing and review your plan for half way through the year, this is the time to ask: Are…

Advivo Core Values – Educating and Empowering

Our Core Values to Take Your Business to the Next Level At Advivo it is firstly and fundamentally important to us to help people by empowering and educating them – whether our clients, staff or industry partners. Going Beyond Traditional Accounting We deliver this core value externally by adding value in being innovative and proactive…