27/11/2020
As one of the biggest financial barriers to homeowners, the proposed changes to the NSW Stamp Duty regime may bring NSW residents the freedom to pay an annual property tax instead of an upfront duty. A consultation Paper, which proposes to replace the current stamp duty and land tax with a single annual property tax […]
26/11/2020
Key takeaways $300m to address regional telecommunication blackspots $2bn Breakthrough Victoria Fund and the Agricultural College Modernisation Program $30m for the Agriculture Energy Investment Fund Funding to support Victoria’s agricultural exporters Funding to assess regional Victoria’s agriculture industry skill needs. Impact to your business Funding which improves connectivity is welcomed and will help attract more […]
25/11/2020
Key Takeaways Property $6bn Big Housing Build package 12,200 new social and affordable homes $111m to implement planning reforms and reduce red tape to fast-track new projects Stamp duty waiver of 50% on new residential property transactions of up to $1m (worth up to $27,500) Stamp duty waiver of 25% on existing residential property transactions of up […]
25/11/2020
The Victorian Government has delivered its biggest ever spending budget designed to reinvigorate the economy and create Victorian jobs following the impact of COVID-19. Key Takeaways Projected deficit of $23.3bn this year. Net debt will reach $86.7bn in 2021 increasing to $154.8bn by 30 June 2024 The government has set the goal of creating an […]
24/11/2020
Navigating tax matters in a changing environment can be seen as an intricate process for schools. We discuss the three key tax areas that could affect your school and explain how ShineWing Australia can assist with relieving the pressures associated with these issues. Fringe Benefits Tax Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) is a complex area when […]
19/11/2020
Our team of experts discussed the latest changes to Australian reporting requirements and their potential implications for preparers of financial statements. In this webinar recording Bessie Zhang, Jimmy Cao, Tom Mullarkey, Callum Murray and Kerry McGoldrick covered the following topics: ASIC update and other regulatory changes Removal of Special Purpose Financial Reporting Asset valuation and impairment Financial […]
18/11/2020
The NSW Government has tabled a 2020-21 State Budget which is very much focused on job creation and the improvement of government services, whilst continuing to keep people safe. Key Takeaways Projected deficit of $16bn (2019-20 deficit $6.9bn). Return to surplus by 2024-25 $29bn committed to economic support measures (including pre-budget measures) in response to the […]
27/10/2020
At a time when investment and innovation are pivotal to progressing Australia’s place on the global energy stage, join us as we discuss our energy future: Key drivers and expected changes in Australia’s energy mix The role of emerging and enabling technologies The development and role of hydrogen in our future energy supply Following a […]
16/10/2020
Following changes signaled last year, China’s financial regulators recently announced new measures that will further open up capital markets to foreign investors. Investor door opening The Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor program (QFII) and the Chinese yuan-denominated Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor program (RQFII), implemented in 2002 and 2011 respectively, allow foreign institutional investors to trade […]
09/10/2020
Proposed changes to the corporate tax residency rules announced in the Federal Budget aim to return the rules to where they were before the Bywater case ruling. The Government announced in the 2020/21 Federal Budget that it will be amending the current corporate tax residency test in response to the Board of Taxation’s recommendations. The […]