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Is my car tax deductible? Vehicle expenses you can claim

Tax Compliance & Accounting

Is my car tax deductible? Vehicle expenses you can claim

If your vehicle expenses are directly related to your work, you can claim them as a tax deduction. Here’s...
ldb group backpacker tax

Tax Compliance & Accounting

Employers and the ‘backpacker tax’: Changes to working holiday maker tax rates

Tax rates have changed for working holiday makers who are in Australia on a 417 or 462 visa, and employers...
SMSF property: What do I need to consider when buying a property through a Self-Managed Super Fund?

Superannuation

SMSF property: What do I need to consider when buying a property through a self-managed super fund?

Savvy investors are using their self-managed super funds (SMSF) to buy property with some investors seeking...
How do small businesses deal with GST payments?

Tax Compliance & Accounting

How do small businesses deal with GST payments?

Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) need to be aware of their GST obligations and how to make GST payments. Here’s...
How to tell if an owners’ corporation manager is reputable

Real Estate Advisory

How to tell if an owners’ corporation manager is reputable

Before appointing an owners’ corporation manager, it is imperative to do some investigating to ensure...
Tax for individuals: what can I claim as an employee?

Tax Compliance & Accounting

Tax for individuals: what can I claim as an employee?

As an employee, tax time can generate significant cash flow if you understand the system and know what...
Changes to the age pension in Australia: what you need to know

Wealth Management

Changes to the age pension in Australia: What you need to know

Retirees are being urged to seek professional financial advice, as changes to the age pension loom. From...
Everything you need to know about new tax incentives for early stage investors

Tax Compliance & Accounting

A guide to new tax incentives for early stage investors

By Daniel Dubois Start-up businesses rejoice! Changes to the tax system for the 2017 tax year have been...
tips for finding the best owners’ corporation management

Real Estate Advisory

4 tips for finding the best owners’ corporation management for your property

An owners’ corporation manages the common property of a development, such as the gardens, passages,...
Understanding the difference between cash flow and profit

Business Advisory

Understanding the difference between cash flow and profit

As a business owner, it is imperative to be aware of the difference between your profit and your cash...
Is your biggest asset insured? (Hint: it’s not your home)

Wealth Management

Is your biggest asset insured? (Hint: it’s not your home)

Pop quiz time: What is your biggest asset? Is it your yacht? Your house? Your prized tanzanite ring? The...
Bigger isn’t always better: When the Big 4 aren’t the best choice for your financial audit

Audit & Financial Reporting

Bigger isn’t always better: When the Big 4 aren’t the best choice for your financial audit

Financial audits provide an independent evaluation of an organisation’s reports and reporting processes...
Why your spouse isn’t the best bookkeeper for your business

Business Advisory

Why your spouse isn’t the best bookkeeper for your business

While it is commonplace to hire your spouse as your bookkeeper, you may not be aware that your business...
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Business Advisory

5 reasons why LDB is the perfect partner for your business

Over the years, LDB has carved out a strong reputation as a trusted business and financial advisory firm. We...
Tax for small business: what can I claim?

Tax Compliance & Accounting

Tax for small business: what can I claim?

Knowing what you can and cannot claim at tax time can save or cost small business owners thousands of...