It is important that all business operators who pay living away from home allowance be aware of the proposed upcoming changes announced by the government

Caps apply to contributions made to your superannuation.  Additional super contributed over this cap is subject to extra tax. What is the cap and how much tax do you pay should you exceed it?  Follow this link to the ATO for more details.

Before I sat down to write my article for this issue of eTAG, I reviewed what I wrote about the Australian economy from earlier this year. I have realised that since that time a new phrase has entered the Australian economic and business landscape - "a two-speed economy".

Keep up to date with the latest news from our team.

After 44 years, Peter Cooper has retired from his role as Senior Accountant.

Associate, Melanie Hamilton has returned from maternity leave.

Natural disasters have added uncertainty to the world and local economies. Ross Taggart provides some tips to business owners to maintain an even keel in 2011.

Small business beware of undeclared cash sales. Taggart Partners Associate Cameron Tink investigates how the ATO can identify cash sales.

Taggart Partners has successfully completed the Quality Assurance Review with CPA Australia.

This article provides a brief overview of the new scheme and how it will affect most employers. 

With just two months to Christmas most businesses should start to think seriously about their plans for 2011.

Be aware that the ATO now has the facilities to review your business banking to compare the percentage of cash banked with that of eftpos and credit card.

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.