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The great wealth transfer

The great wealth transfer: tackling complex tax and inheritance issues

The great wealth transfer You may have heard of the impending ‘great wealth transfer’ where it is...
Federal budget 2023-24: key outcomes for tax, super, small business

Tax Implications of Christmas Gifts for Staff and Clients: Navigating Deductions and FBT

Explore the tax nuances of Christmas gifts for staff and clients, including FBT, income tax, and GST considerations with LDB's expert guidance

Is my car tax deductible? Vehicle expenses you can claim

Understanding FBT Exemptions for Electric Cars: Key Tax Considerations for Employers in 2024

In May 2023, LDB provided an update about the potential exemption for certain electric and hybrid cars...
Market update: Interest rates continue to pose headwinds to the global growth outlook

Market update: Interest rates continue to pose headwinds to the global growth outlook

Market update: Interest rates continue to pose headwinds to the global growth outlook

Business Structuring Options in Australia's Building and Construction Industry: A Case Study Approach

Structuring Options for a Construction Business

We look at the pros and cons of the different structuring options for a construction business in Australia.

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Navigating Payroll Tax Liability: Implications for Medical Practices

Payroll tax - Navigating Payroll Tax Liability and the Implications for Medical Practices.

LDB Team Attends Xerocon Sydney: Unveiling the Future of Xero

LDB attends Xerocon, explores Xero's future and its integrative apps for businesses

What does a financial planner actually do?

Bonus deduction for Skills and Training expenditure

Due to recent legislative change, businesses which meet certain conditions will be able to claim a bonus deduction for Skills and Training expenditure

Your guide to superannuation guarantee (SG) contributions

Superannuation: Removal of the work test and associated planning benefits

Those aged 67 to74 are not required to meet the work test when making or receiving non-concessional or salary sacrificed superannuation contribution

Developer starting out

Digital Games Tax Offset: What you need to know and our three tips to a successful DGTO application.

Digital Games Tax Offset: What you need to know and our three tips to a successful DGTO application.

The super guarantee rate has increased – here’s what you need to know

The super guarantee rate has increased – here’s what you need to know

The super guarantee rate has increased to 11 per cent, prompting businesses to ensure their payroll and accounting systems are up to date.

Superannuation: what is TBAR (transfer balance account report)?

Superannuation: What is TBAR (transfer balance account report)?

A TBAR is a form that a superannuation fund must lodge to the tax office about any events that affect a member’s transfer balance account.

Superannuation: What is TRIS (transition to retirement income stream)?

Superannuation: What is TRIS (transition to retirement income stream)?

A transition into retirement income stream (TRIS) gives Australians flexibility as they move from full-time work into retirement.

SMSFs: The importance of lodging tax returns on time

SMSFs: The importance of lodging tax returns on time

SMSF trustees must lodge tax returns on time or face late lodgement penalties and risk having their details removed from the Super Fund Lookup.

Compulsory ‘payday super’ to make Aussies better off in retirement

Compulsory ‘payday super’ to make Aussies better off in retirement

Millions of Australians will be better off in retirement thanks to superannuation reforms announced by the federal government.