Tax Talks

124 | SIS v Tax Dependants

SIS dependancy determines who gets your super. Tax dependancy determines the amount of tax payable. Here is Gordon Mackenzie of UNSW with more.

123 | Death Benefit

A death benefit is any payment your super fund makes after you die. Here is Gordon Mackenzie of UNSW with more.

122 | Labor's Proposed Tax and Super Changes

Labor wants to change negative gearing, CGT discounts and franking credit refunds. Here is Gordon Mackenzie of UNSW with more.

121 | Age Pension

Qualifying for the age pension is an arduous exercise. But it can be done. About 75% of Australians at pension age receive some form of age pension - be it a full or partial age pension.

120 | A Fish Rots From the Head Down

There is a popular proverb that feels harsh but maybe it does because it is true. A fish rots from the head down.

119 | Four Quadrants of Success

The four quadrants of success or time management are a helpful way to think about your practice. In the international best-selling book called 'The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People', Dr Stephen Covey writes about his insights studying highly successful business leaders and entrepreneurs.

118 | Get the Foundations Right

Everybody preaches to get the foundations right. But what does that mean? And how do you do it? John Peterson will walk you through seven things to get right.

117 | Medicare Levy

Why do we need a separate Medicare levy in Australia? It all goes into the same pool of funds anyway. So why bother?

116 | Property vs Shares

Property vs shares - how are they taxed differently? Bob Deutsch, Senior Tax Counsel of The Tax Institute, pursues this question.

115 | Life and Remainder Interest

A life and remainder interest is often used in a testamentary setting. Here is Michael McCarthy of Tax & Super Australia with more.