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Anthony Albanese

Labor Targets Housing with ‘Shared Equity Scheme

A federal Labor government would deliver a $329-million help-to-buy scheme, providing 10,000 Australians with a government guarantee of up to 40 per cent on new homes or 30 per cent on existing homes with a two per cent deposit.

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May 3, 2022 Property Taxation

Umbrella Accountants March 2022  Newsletter, Property / Business Tax Tips

NDIS / SDA Housing GST Considerations

NDIS / SDA

Typically these types of residential investment properties are built to a much higher standard, but can also attract much higher returns in the order of 10% plus compared to 5% plus you could aim for with a good typical residential investment property.

GST Refunds possible on Land PurchasesGST Refunds on Construction CostsNo GST is Charge on Rental IncomeGST Refunds on outgoing expenses

GST Cashflow Positive to add to the potentially higher investment returns.

On-boarding new employees

New Employees

Confirm if the worker is legally permitted to work in

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March 12, 2022 No Comments General

NDIS / SDA Residental Investment Properties are GST Free – How?

National Disability Insurance Scheme

What is the NDIS / SDA? NDIS

The National Disability Insurance Scheme is a Federal Act developed in 2013 to allow people with a disability to exercise choice and control about matters that affect them- such as their housing.

SDA – Specialist Disability Accommodation

Typically, are otherwise residential properties built in the community to NDIS Certification, backed by a 20 year Federal Government Funding Guarantee, with higher ROI and GST Tax Credits.

NDIS (SDA) $90K Estimated Income, 3 B/M + Carer $730,000 Brisbane

See other examples

 SDA refers to accommodation for people who require

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February 27, 2022 Accounting / Bookkeeping, NDIS SDA GST Free, Property Advice, Property Taxation, Small Business

Buying a new home before selling the old one: Main Residence Exemption (MRE) tax issues?

Buying before selling your main residence can still qualify for the main residence exemption if 2 key requirements are met

Moving home in the current market

Normal or buyers’ Market – Selling before buying a new home is normal

Historically in a neutral or buyer’s market, you would typically want to sell your home before buying a new one.

To avoid the situation whereby you would be put under pressure to accept offers lower than you may want on your existing home for fear of missing out (FOMO) on your dream new home.

Currently, however,

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February 19, 2022

Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) Kits are tax-deductible?

Yes can claim the tax deduction for money spent on a RAT kit in the following cases:

1. You are required to take a test before undertaking work (e.g., as a mandatory requirement under an employer’s COVID mandate),

or2. You are required to travel for work interstate and the RAT is required under a State direction or health order to enter the State or return to your home state.

But of course, if you have purchased a RAT kit for private purposes (personal travel, convenience, absence of PCR testing) or you’ve been

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February 18, 2022 General
SMSF Property Development

SMSFs and Property Development have risks for Trustees

SMSFs can develop, or sub-divided property to sell or hold to rent out. Property Developments can help build wealth quickly for retirement.

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February 12, 2022 Capital Gains, Property Advice, Property Taxation
Property Prices Up What about Taxes?

February 2022 Newsletter Property & Tax

Property Price Increases and Tax?

Property Prices Increase what about taxes?

Residential properties values have increased in some cases over 30% in the last year, what does this mean for owners and investors?

Family Home

If the property being sold is the family home and it qualifies for the main residence exemption, then the owner can cash in on the current property boom with no CGT consequences upon sale!

To recap, the main residence exemption offers a full exemption from CGT where the following conditions are met:

The owner is an individualThe dwelling was the individual’s

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February 5, 2022 Accounting / Bookkeeping, Property Advice, Property Taxation, Small Business, Tax Planning
Granny Flat

CGT on the sale of your home with a granny flat or ancillary dwelling used for private, business or investment?

Granny Flat or Ancillary Dwelling

Granny flats and ancillary dwellings have grown in style and versatility becoming an increasingly popular housing option as they allow families to downsize closer to their family and friends, provide extra space for older children and extended family. In addition, provide potential cashflow investment options now or in retirement, at an affordable price point, ROI, compared to a standalone separate property.

When you sell your home in the future, though it has been your principal place of residence (PPOR), your granny flat or ancillary dwelling may have

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January 30, 2022 Capital Gains, Property Advice, Property Taxation, Tax Planning

Directors now need an ID!

All directors or intended directors need a DIN

All directors or proposed directors within 12 months of directorships

of companiescorporate associations & body corporates registered under the Corporations Act.Corporate Trustees for TrustsSMSF Corporate Trustee

Need to apply for a Directors Identification Number (DIN) asap

I am writing to let you know about new legislation that requires all directors of Australian companies to have a director identification number (DIN).

You will need to apply for a DIN if you are a company director. This includes if you are the director of your SMSF corporate trustee or

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January 22, 2022 General, Small Business

Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) Kits are tax-deductible?

Yes can claim the tax deduction for money spent on a RAT kit in the following cases:

1. You are required to take a test before undertaking work (e.g., as a mandatory requirement under an employer’s COVID mandate),

or2. You are required to travel for work interstate and the RAT is required under a State direction or health order to enter the State or return to your home state.

But of course, if you have purchased a RAT kit for private purposes (personal travel, convenience, absence of PCR testing) or you’ve been

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January 14, 2022 General
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