Negotiating Property Prices When Buying A Home
Buying a property is one of the most important financial commitments an individual will ever make. It can be also an emotional activity. Many see the process of negotiating property prices when buying a home seeming difficult. there are some tips to prepare you for the negotiations and get the correct price. 1. […]
The Tax Office is watching your work-related deductions this tax time
The Tax Office keeps an eye on its reported “tax gaps”, which represent the gap between taxes paid, and taxes owed but not paid. Its latest update shows a $1.8 billion gap in corporate Australia, and an $8.7 billion gap among individuals. The biggest revenue gap is constituted by individuals, and the Tax Office has long […]
Connecting the dots for you
Let Rands Financial Services help you in connecting the dots – From your first home to your first Investment Property – We will walk with you throughout. The holidays are the perfect time to sit down together and assess your current year as well as your future strategies. Investing should be a longer-term strategy, and […]
MAKE SURE YOU PAY THE CORRECT COMPANY TAX RATE AND APPLY THE CORRECT RATE FOR IMPUTATION
Most companies with an aggregated annual turnover of less than $50 million will pay tax at 27.5 per cent in 2018-19. Nevertheless, some companies with a turnover below $50 million will continue to pay tax at 30 per cent, particularly companies that earn nearly all their income from passive investments such as rental income or […]
If the Assets cost exceeds ATO Threshold
When the assets cost exceeds the instant asset write-off limit Where the value of the asset is not possible for the instant asset write-off reduction, it will be allotted to the general small business pool and depreciated at a rate of 15 per cent despite the acquisition date during the 2019 year, provided the asset […]
Maximise Depreciation Deductions
Maximise Depreciation Deductions – An important characteristic for small business in the 2019-20 Federal Budget on 2 April 2019 was the announcement that a small business entity (SBE) might potentially qualify for an asset write-off one under one of three varying caps during the year ended 30 June 2019. A medium sized business entity (MSBE) […]
Be Up-front And Honest With Your Agent And The ATO
Getting the basics right has never been more critical – good record keeping, substantiation, accurate account codes, correctly accounting for private use and reporting all cash transactions are crucial to assuring yourself, your tax agent and the ATO that your tax matters are in order. The ATO is becoming smarter with its data, and taxpayers […]
Make Trust Resolutions By 30 June
As always, trustees of discretionary trusts are required to make and document resolutions on how trust income should be distributed to beneficiaries for the 2018-19 financial year by 30 June. If a valid resolution is not executed by 30 June, any default beneficiaries under the deed will become presently entitled to trust income and subject […]
Financial Factors to Consider When Buying Your First Home
Many people dream of being able to get onto the first step of the property ladder. However, over recent years, many younger people have found it increasingly difficult to get onto that all-important first rung. While some people decide to rent instead, this is considered by many as dead money over the long-term, since you […]
Are you planning to own a Home – Part 3 – Impact of your credit history on the home loan
Visit previous post in this series;Are you planning to own a home? – Then read this for key guidelines.Are you planning to own a Home – Part 2 Do you know that your credit history considerably impacts the success of your home loan application? One of the main things the lender is considering is your […]
How to select a Mortgage Broker?
Who is a mortgage broker?The role of a mortgage broker is to help clients choose between several loan options according to their suitable needs. Most of the brokers out there, don’t charge fees. Instead, they decide to receive payment in the form of commission from lenders. Brokers have a legal obligation to make sure […]
Why You Should Hire an Accountant for Your 2019 Tax Return
Hire an Accountant – When it comes to filing tax returns, there are plenty of people who end up in panic mode. For some people, the prospect of filing their tax return is a daunting one but they attempt to do it themselves in order to try to save the money. However, many people find […]
Are you planning to own a Home – Part 2
Why you should get a Mortgage Broker? Visit previous post in this series;Are you planning to own a home? – Then read this for key guidelines. As discussed in the previous post, the first step of purchasing a new property is more challenging to a First Home Buyer. With the limited knowledge and experience, First Home Buyers […]
Are you planning to own a home? – Then read this for key guidelines.
Purchasing a property could be a challenge. You may arrange your finance first or shortlist a property to purchase. You could indeed consider cut down your expenses with the goal of saving your deposit because you know owning a property would be impractical without saving in your hand. Irrespective of your approach, an acquisition of […]
Negative Gearing and CGT Proposal
Labor confirms 1st January 2020 – start date for negative gearing and CGT proposal. Labor has announced that it will implement its plan to restrict negative gearing to new investment properties and halve the capital gains tax discount from 1st January 2020. The date, announced by shadow treasurer Chris Bowen, will limit negative gearing to new housing, […]
What is Single Touch Payroll? How will it affect a small business?
Since 2014, ATO was discussing Single Touch Payroll (STP) and now it has been mandatory for all the employers to adopt STO since July 2019. Change to Single Touch Payroll With the implementation of STP employers are expected to report PAYG and Super information at each pay cycle rather than monthly or quarterly. Under STP Super […]
Why you should use a Mortgage broker?
There are myriad of benefits of using a mortgage broker to help you to find the best home loan which suits you. Mortgage Brokers work around your clock Mortgage brokers are generally willing to make appointments at a venue and time which suits you. This might be after work hours or on weekends. This is […]
Perfect Home Loans for Entrepreneurs – Save time save effort
You’re ready to move forward with your next big goal. You know your capability of doing great things. Unfortunately, when you walked into your bank to get a loan for your next big dream, the bank sees it differently as you don’t have the paperwork to translate your hard work.Eventually you feel as if you […]
Breaking News.The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced its official cash rate decision for October following its monthly board meeting.
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced its official cash rate decision for October following its monthly board meeting. The central bank announced that it has once again held the official cash rate at the historic low of 1.5 per cent. Prior to the RBA ‘s announcement, economist at Corinna Economic Advisory, Saul Eslake, noted […]
Find out if you are eligible for a first home buyer grant or other incentives such as stamp duty reduction
Did you know? You may be eligible for a first home buyer grant or other incentives such as stamp duty reduction. First home owner grant explained for Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory. Just like New South Wales and Western Australia those within Victoria and our nation’s capital are eligible for a $10,000 grant with […]
RBA keeps cash rate on hold at 1.50
A week after the first of the big four banks moved out of cycle from the official cash rate and increased costs for borrowers the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept the cash rate on hold at 1.50%. Governor Philip Lowe had this to say in his official statement: “Conditions in the Sydney and […]
Part 3 – How we helped a young family (Tim & Christina Phillips) to buy an investment property and save several thousands.
Continued from previous blog post…. The client has read a real estate article which says to get the investment property loan as an Interest only repayment to take more tax advantages. Tim was further convinced that he could save %%EDITORCONTENT%%nbsp;484 per month which he could use to pay off the home loan and save home loan […]
Part 2 – How we helped a young family (Tim & Christina Phillips) to buy an investment property and save several thousands.
Continued from previous blog post…. Investment Property – The client wanted to purchase the property under Tim as Tim is in the higher tax bracket. Though this looks like a smart decision in short run, we had a different argument. When selling the property, Tim will have to absorb the entire capital gain to his taxable […]
Part 1 – How we helped a young family (Tim & Christina Phillips) to buy an investment property and save several thousands.
Phillips family found us through a family friend, who bought the first home using a mortgage arranged by us. Phillips’ objective was to buy an investment property & reduce the interest cost of the current home loan.Phillips family found us through a family friend, who bought the first home using a mortgage arranged by us. […]
How to select a Mortgage Broker?
Who is a mortgage broker? The role of a mortgage broker is to help clients choose between several loan options according to their suitable needs. Most of the brokers out there, don’t charge fees, instead, they decide to receive payment in the form of commission from lenders. Brokers have a legitimate obligation to make sure […]
Real Client Scenarios – Effective Savings on Home & Car Loan with our Refinance Service
Real time case study of Belinda* (real name changed for privacy purpose) Belinda* had a home loan and a car loan SCENARIO Real time case study of Belinda* (real name changed for privacy purpose) Belinda* had a home loan and a car loan. Home loan was $602k. Monthly mortgage payments to bank = […]
CASE STUDY #1 – How to reduce total interest on home loan
3 Tips on how to pay off your loan faster SITUATION Families looking for advice on how they can reduce the total interest charged on their home loan. SOLUTION So here was the couple of tips and advice I provided to this particular family after analysing their financial situation to help them reduce the total […]
How to make investment property more tax effective
Take advantage of income splitting Take advantage of income splitting Another strategy that should be canvassed is income splitting. Couples should consider making investment property in the name of the lower earning spouse to minimise the tax payable on income distributions and capital gains. The exception to this is negatively geared investments, which work to best […]
Early Access to Superannuation
Read this before you fall prey to illegal operations Australia has strict rules in place surrounding access to superannuation and there have been reports of taxpayers being targeted by dodgy operators who are promising early access to superannuation for a fee. There are very limited circumstances where the law allows you to access your superannuation early […]
Tempted to overinflate your tax deductible expenses on your 2017/18 tax return?
Keep in mind that you may be audited by the Tax Office While there may be the temptation to overinflate your tax deductible expenses on your 2017/18 tax return, keep in mind that you may be audited by the Tax Office and will need to have records that substantiate your claims for up to five […]
Find out what changes for you from 1st July 2018
Australian consumers must pay a 10% goods and services tax on all online goods bought from overseas From 1st July 2018, Australian consumers must pay a 10% goods and services tax on all online goods bought from overseas, bringing online purchases inline with tax requirements on goods and services purchased in Australia. All goods and services, including digital products and services, […]
Tax Time is almost here
Are you or your business legally and legitimately reporting all income this financial year Tax time is almost here. Now is the perfect time to start gathering your documentation relating to income, investments and deductions that will assist your individual tax return. Tax returns can be submitted from 1st July, however, most information from employers, banks […]
Cash or No Cash
Ensure your business is legally and legitimately reporting all income this financial year Cash is often used legitimately to pay for goods and services. However, it is illegal for people to use cash economy activities to hide income and avoid tax and superannuation obligations. Cash economy activities include businesses ‘skimming’ it’s takings, paying ‘cash-in-hand’ […]
Rands Unique Business Proposition
Tax Accounting for small businesses At Rands Financial Services, we specialise in working with Australian families and small businesses and navigate them through the ever changing world of Tax & Finance. What does that mean for you? We spend hundreds of hours each year analysing current and new tax laws to make sure we can […]
Small Business Affordable Tax Solutions
Small Business Affordable Taxation Solutions We offer efficient and affordable taxation solutions for your business including: ✔️ Business Tax Returns from $200.00 ✔️ Partnership Tax Returns from $300.00 ✔️ Company Tax Returns from $750.00 We’re heading into our busiest time of the year, so don’t delay, contact us on 0434 391 331.
10 tax hacks all small businesses should know
Time is running out. Are you using your tax concessions effectively? 1. Access this immediate deduction Eligible small business owners can immediately deduct the business portion of most assets if they cost less than $20,000 and were purchased and installed between 7.30pm on 12 May 2015 and 30 June 2018. This instant write-off provision can […]
Budget – What you need to know!
Removing tax deductibility of non-compliant payments. Budget, what you need to know- Removing tax deductibility of non-compliant payments. Where an employer fails to withhold an amount of PAYG from payments to an employee or to a contractor (where no ABN is provided), a deduction for the payment will be denied. This measure will […]
Tax Time is coming!
If you’re a business owner, it’s time to start thinking about your company tax return. Tax time is coming! If you’re a business owner, it’s time to start thinking about your company tax return. Spending a little time getting your company tax information in order now can save you plenty of time in a few weeks. What […]
June RBA decision – What does it mean for you??
Rands Financial Services is not an only a Mortgage Broking Firm but also CPA Accountants and owns a Registered Tax Agency. Therefore, our advice and assistance are more comprehensive than an average broker. Therefore we always explain the options in details and clarifying any doubts, make appointments at a place and time convenient to you. […]
2018 Budget – Implications for your small business.
Latest news- Changes to GST on online hotel bookings sold by offshore providers. The current exemption allowing offshore sellers of Australian hotel rooms online not to charge GST to consumers will be removed from 1 July 2019. The proposal requires unanimous approval from the States and Territories and mirrors previous GST changes to digital products and low […]
3 Tax Time Benefits to maximise your end of financial year small business success.
Do you want to maximise your tax time benefits with Rands Financial Services We are getting closer to that busy time of the year again: Tax Time. If you are a small business, it’s time to balance the books, organise your receipts and go shopping!The Government’s $20,000 tax deduction initiative is one of the best […]
Victoria’s fastest developed suburbs
Victoria has recorded the fastest growing suburbs & Melbourne has grown by 2.7% The growth in Australia’s population is mainly driven by increased birth rates and increased overseas migration. So what are Australia’s fastest and highest growth suburbs to cater this growth?Victoria has recorded the fastest growth in the last two years according to Australian Bureau […]
Sole Trader or a Company
Sole Trader or a Company – What is the best way to operate your business The difference between a sole trader and a company starts from the decision-making process. The Corporations Act sets out how a company is to make decisions. Most of a company’s decisions are to be made by the company’s directors. But other […]
Budgeting Tips
Budgeting tips to ensure your finances are more efficient Half of working Australians are failing to save anything each month and 43 per cent are living pay check to pay check, according to a recent study.Those who do spend more than they earn are overspending by an average of $613 each month. With 74 per cent […]
Another month goes by with the cash rate remaining unchanged
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has elected to have the cash rate remain at 1.50% for yet another month. Citing promising global economic growth and low unemployment rates as key reasons. Governor Philip Lowe had this to say in his official statement: “The housing markets in Sydney and Melbourne have slowed. Nationwide measures of housing […]
RBA confirms rate hikes not imminent
Despite media and economist speculation that 2018 will be the year of interest rate rises, the Reserve Bank has dismissed any notion that a rate hike is imminent. Despite media and economist speculation that 2018 will be the year of interest rate rises, the Reserve Bank has dismissed any notion that a rate hike is imminent.In […]
The cash rate remains at 1.50% in February 2018
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept the cash rate unchanged at a record-low 1.50% for the 18th consecutive month, continuing the longest run of inaction in almost 22 years. Governor Philip Lowe had this to say in his official statement: “Nationwide measures of housing prices are little changed over the past six months, with […]
‘More of a buyer’s market’ tipped for Melbourne in 2018 by experts
Samantha Landy29 DEC 2017 First published in www.realestate.com.au BUYERS rejoice — Melbourne’s roaring property market has been tipped to “come off” a bit in 2018.Experts say some heat came out of the market at the end of this year, with auction clearance rates dipping into the 60 per cent-range, suggesting formerly seller-biased conditions had swung slightly […]
"Interest-only" Loan or "Principal & Interest" Loan
With interest rates at their lowest for more than 50-year history, there are some great rates available. Rands Financial Services is not only a Mortgage Broker but an Accountant too. We help our clients to choose the best loan product with correct features to suit each circumstance. – Find Out More When buying a residential […]
How to select a Mortgage Broker?
Who is a mortgage broker? The role of a mortgage broker is to help clients choose between several loan options according to their suitable needs. Most of the brokers out there, don’t charge fees, instead, they decide to receive payment in the form of commission from lenders. Brokers have a legitimate obligation to make sure that you […]
RBA decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50%
The low level of interest rates is continuing to support the Australian economy. The RBA Board judged that holding the current monetary policy would support the sustainable economic growth and achieve the inflation.The global economic conditions have improved over 2017 and infrastructure development and property construction have boosted up the Chinese economy. As per the recent data, […]
Loan repayments – Fixed Rate or the Variable Rate
Generally, there are three types of rates that you might consider to take: Fixed Rate Variable Rate Split Loan with Variable Rate and the Fixed rate Although, it totally depends on your condition or will. No matter what choice you have, there’s no right or wrong option. Mostly, it depends on your condition. To help […]
Tax Return Deadline – 11 Days More – Register with us and we will manage it
Have you lodged your 2017 Tax Return yet? If not you are amongst most of Australians? It is important to lodge your Tax Return on an accurately and timely manner or expose to penalties imposed by ATO. This is paramount important for Business Holders. If you need any assistance in filing your Tax Return, call us […]
Tax Return Deadline – 16 Days More
Have you lodged your 2017 Tax Return yet? If not you are amongst most of Australians? It is important to lodge your Tax Return on an accurately and timely manner or expose to penalties imposed by ATO. If you need any assistance in filing your Tax Return, call us on 043 439 1331 Have a chat in a relaxed […]
Tax Return Deadline – 20 Days More
Have you lodged your 2017 Tax Return yet? If not you are amongst most of Australians? It is important to lodge your Tax Return on an accurately and timely manner or expose to penalties imposed by ATO. If you need any assistance in filing your Tax Return, call us on 043 439 1331 Have a chat in a relaxed […]
2017 Budget Proposal on Downsizing & Super
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Benefits and Risks of SMSF
Self-Managed Super Fund-(SMSF) is becoming popular amidst Australians. The aim of this Video to give a snap shot about what are the benefits and risks of SMSFs. If correctly evaluated one’s financial circumstances and objectives, SMSF can act as a great Retirement Plan. Through SMSF, you could invest directly in property and accumulates wealth when […]
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Tips and Cautions when buying a property with an SMSF
You heard that property is a great investment for an SMSF and you are looking at establishing an SMSF to buy an investment property. Before your next step, you have to evaluate other factors that must be complied with. If your acquisition is not in line with the rules stipulated by ATO, the ATO could impose […]
Smart strategies to buy a home
It is peak time to buy your new home, win yourself a good deal with these smart strategies to find the property that is right for you and your budget.1. Organise your right expertise to move fast First , talk to us about getting your home loan pre-approved. Home loan pre-approval helps you know exactly what […]
Why you should refinance your Mortgage?
Most people are at a loss when it comes to determining whether they should have their mortgage refinanced. Several questions linger in their mind and one of them is why should they have the mortgage refinanced at all. To shed some light, here are a few insights as to why you should consider refinancing your […]
What is in Self Managed Super Fund
Before you decide if an SMSF is right for you, you should have an idea of what’s really involved. Suburbs We Regularly Service
Interest Rates and Property Market in 2017
There is a likelihood that Australian lenders will continue to increase interest rates throughout 2017 with increasing funding costs and possible rise in the local cash rate. The US Federal Reserve lifted its benchmark interest rate by a 0.25 percent to a range of 0.5 to 0.75 per cent. This is its first move in a […]
Investors drive rise in housing credit
New research has revealed that investor housing credit has been accelerating over the past six months and in September posted its strongest growth since August last year. According to the latest ANZ Quick Reaction, housing credit grew by 0.5 per cent month-on-month in September. Investor credit increased by 0.6 per cent in the same period, which according […]
Smart Ideas to spent your Tax Refund
Australians have become wed to the idea of getting a tax refund in each year… For some, there is almost a forced savings aspect to the tax refund. They’re essentially letting the ATO hold onto their money because they know they’ll blow that extra cash on their own throughout the year. The challenge then becomes, if […]
Tips for small business owners at the year end
Instantly write-off new assets that cost less than $20,000 The 2015 Federal Budget announced that small businesses with an aggregate annual turnover of under $2 million can claim immediate tax deductions for all asset purchases costing less than $20,000 made until June 30th 2017. The immediate tax deduction threshold is only applicable for qualifying assets that were […]