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How High Will Interest Rates Go?

Heather Moore
The RBA lifted the cash rate to 1.85% in early August 2022. The increase comes a few weeks after Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe told the Australian Strategic Business Forum that “…we’re going through a process now of steadily increasing interest rates, and there’s more of that to come. We’ve got to move away from…

FBT-free Electric Cars

Heather Moore
New legislation before Parliament, if enacted, will make zero or low emission vehicles FBT-free. We explore who can access the concession and how. Electric vehicles (EV) represent just under 2% of the new car market in Australia but it is a rapidly growing sector with a 62.3% jump in new EV registrations between 2020 and…

It’s Not Easy Being Green

Heather Moore
Climate change featured heavily during the election and now the Albanese Government is putting into place some of the promises it made. We look at the current state of play and the likely impact. The Government’s Climate Change Bill passed the House of Representatives in early August and is now before the Senate Environment and…
Overcome your customers fears of spending

Overcome your customers fear of spending

Heather Moore
One of the biggest complaints from salespeople in a tight economy is the time it takes to achieve a sale.  So, what can you do to speed up the sales process? Sell the solution not the product Branding is wonderful but unless your brand is as mighty as Coca Cola, it’s unlikely people will purchase…

Tax & the family home

Heather Moore
Everyone knows you don’t pay tax on your family home when you sell it…right? We take a closer look at the main residence exemption that excludes your home from capital gains tax and the triggers that reduce or exclude that exemption. Capital gains tax (CGT) applies to gains you have made on the sale of…

What to Expect from the New Government

Heather Moore
Anthony Albanese has been sworn in as Australia’s 31st Prime Minister and a Government formed. We look at what we know so far about the policies of the new Government in an environment with plenty of problems and no easy fixes. The Economy The Government has stated that its economic priority is, “creating jobs, boosting…

Tax Time Targets

Heather Moore
 The ATO has flagged four priority areas this tax season where people are making mistakes. With tax season almost upon us the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has revealed its four areas of focus this tax season. Record-keeping Work-related expenses Rental property income and deductions, and Capital gains from crypto assets, property, and shares. In general,…
Don’t double dip your deductions this tax time

Don’t Double Dip Your Deductions this Tax Time

Heather Moore
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is reminding people not to make the mistake of double dipping their deductions in their tax return this year. Assistant Commissioner Tim Loh explained “Around 8.4 million Australians claimed nearly $19.8 billion in work-related expenses in 2021. That’s a lot of deductions so we want to make sure you get it right…

Approaches for Dating Someone Outside Your Culture

Heather Moore
Dating an individual outside your way of life can be equally fascinating and challenging, but it really can also enrich your marriage. While there will be cultural variations and social expectations to navigate, working through these issues will help you focus on his passion between you and your spouse. Here are some tips with regards…

Tricks for Dating far away

Heather Moore
Dating far away can be a little tough, as there are varied traditions and cultures. The vital thing to do is certainly learn about the way of life of the nation you’re planning to date in. For instance , European customs values equality, so women have time to ask males away. And in many cases,…
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