Many things have happened since the last time we caught up. But for the majority of business people and individual taxpayers most are scratching their heads in terms of what this means.

On 1 June the Taggart team moved into new premises on the corner of Donald and Beaumont Streets in Hamilton.

Taggart Partners has welcomed a couple of new faces to the team.

Ross Taggart has joined the Board of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.

New premises and many thanks to one of our longest serving staff members.

What is going to happen economically in Australia for the 2010 year?

Do you provide benefits to your employees? In March Taggart Partners will send a questionnaire to clients to determine if they have any Fringe Benefit Tax liability for the assessment period 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010 (FBT year).

With the end of the Financial Year around the corner, it is time to think about what can be done to enhance your taxation position for 2009/10. It’s also worthwhile considering longer term planning and protection strategies professionally and personally.

There are a number of ways to enhance your financial position including superannuation contributions, pre-paying investment loans, making spouse contributions to Super and making an after tax contribution to Super. But don’t leave it until the last minute.

The "silly season" is almost upon us. Planning parties is in full swing. Unfortunately, the silly season can also bring employers unwelcome presents in the form of unacceptable conduct that will create angst and potentially expensive liability.

As the 2009 year comes to a close I can say that it has been a most interesting year - economically and in business for me and for the Taggart Partners team.

In the past two years, the Global Economic Crisis has dominated attitudes to investing and the sentiment of investors has been one of concern, caution and a wish to get confirmation that things will improve. However the Global Economy now appears to be emerging from the crisis and 2010 is predicted to provide global growth again.

Initiatives by Newcastle City Council/ NSW Government and Hunter Water are making it easier for business to reduce costs and improve environmental performance.

Are you ready for Modern Awards? Could your business benefit from your staff acquiring additional training?

Need a new car, plant equipment or office equipment?

Free sessions on the changes that will affect business.

A new financial year heralds a new beginning for Taggart Partners.

Diversification, education, time rather than timing, capital protected strategies, dollar cost averaging, rebalancing

It’s a new financial year and that means it’s a good time to check that your financial plans are on track.