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How to Choose a Buyer

217 | How to Choose a Buyer

It takes a lifetime to build a practice. But just a few months to run it into the ground. So choosing the right buyer is crucial as Matthew Taylor will tell you.

leading member

211 | Leading Member

Why would you create a leading member? And how? Grant Abbott of Lightyear Docs and I love SMSF has the answer.

133 | ITAA97 NANE

In this episode Peter Bobbin of Argyle Lawyers will tell you more about a new non-arm’s length concept - non-arm’s length expenses - NANE.

132 | ITAA97 NANI

s295-550 ITAA97 doesn't get much limelight but is much more dangerous than s109 of the SIS Act. Here is Peter Bobbin of Argyle Lawyers with more.

131 | SIS Act NANI

Non-arm's length income features in most court cases around the sole purpose test as Peter Bobbin of Argyle Lawyers will explain in this episode.

Life and Remainder Interest

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.

Binding Death Benefit Nomination

113 | Binding Death Benefit Nomination

Binding death benefit nominations are an important part of SMSF succession. Daniel Butler of DBA Lawyers will tell you more.

SMSF Succession

112 | SMSF Succession

How does SMSF succession work? Daniel Butler of DBA Lawyers in Melbourne gives you a helpful overview and shares some war stories. Here is what we learned.

CGT Rollovers When Restructuring

78 | CGT Rollover

A CGT rollover might be a great option when you can't get your hands onto a small business CGT concession. Here is Adrian Bailey of Cleary Hoare with the details.

Basic Conditions When Selling Shares or Units

71 | New Basic Conditions When Selling Shares or Units

The basic conditions for small business CGT concessions have tightened. Adrian Bailey of Cleary Hoare will walk you through the changes.

How to exit

67 | How to Exit

How do you exit our practice?  What do most practitioners do?  We asked Steven Fine of Growth Focus to walk us through the options you have. 

SMSF Update

53 | SMSF Update

The super reform is done and dusted, but some issues still raise their head. Daniel Mikhail of Partners Wealth Group will discuss those with you.

How To Buy an Accounting Practice

48 | How To Buy an Accounting Practice

At the very start it sounds easy. You just go and buy what you need. But it isn't easy.  Steven Fine of Growth Focus will walk you through the process.

personal insurance inside or outside of super

40 | Personal Insurance Inside or Outside of Super

Personal insurance inside or outside of Super? Mistakes can cost dearly. Daniel Mikhail of Partners Wealth Group will guide you through the intricate details.

35 | Improving the Small Business CGT Concessions ED

"Improving the Small Business CGT Concessions" is the title of a new exposure draft. Patrick Huang of Argyle Lawyers will walk you through the details.

estate planning

28 | Estate Planning

Estate planning is complex because it has so many moving parts: trust law, super law, tax law, family law. Ben Symons of State Chambers, NSW will walk you through the jungle.

Articles

Passively Held Assets

74 | Passively Held Assets

Passively held assets can still qualify for the small business CGT concession. They may if used in the business of a related entity.
UPE in the Maximum Net Asset Value Test

69 | UPE in the Maximum Net Asset Value Test

How do you treat a UPE in the maximum net asset value test? Do you include it? And if yes for which entity?
The 4 Small Business CGT Concessions

68 | The 4 Small Business CGT Concessions

The 4 small business CGT concessions are a huge tax concession. They can save our clients a lot of tax, hence money. They can change a life. 
Active Asset Test

67 | Active Asset Test

The active asset test is an important part of the basic conditions to qualify for the small business CGT concessions. 
Subdiv 152-E

66 | Subdiv 152-E

The rollover relief in subdiv 152-E is often overlooked. After all, it isn't an exemption but only a rollover. But 152-E deserves more attention.
Subdiv 122- B

65 | Subdiv 122-B

Subdiv 122-B is the equivalent to Subdiv 122-A. 122-B provides rollover relief when changing from a partnership to a company.
Subdiv 122- A

64 | Subdiv 122- A

Subdiv 122-A ITAA97 is about changing a business from a sole trader or trust to a company. 
Div 7a

63 | Div 7A Basics

Div 7a is one of the most common issues we run into when working with private companies. How does Div 7A actually work? 
15-Year Exemption

62 | 15-Year Exemption

The small business 15-year exemption is the most generous of the four small business CGT concessions.
Structuring Business and Wealth

61 | Structuring Business and Wealth

When structuring business and wealth, tax is just one part of the equation. It is a balancing act of many objectives. And a question of priorities.
CGT Concession Stakeholder

59 | CGT Concession Stakeholder

The concept of a CGT concession stakeholder is fundamental to claiming a small business CGT concession involving a company or trust. 
Subdiv 328-G

54 | Subdiv 328-G

The restructure rollover in Subdiv 328-G is a useful tool in the arsenal of tax concessions assisting small business.
Basic Conditions

36 | Basic Conditions for an Asset Sale

The basic conditions are the biggest hurdle to take before you can claim the small business CGT concessions. If you get over these, you are on the home run.