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Alert: What you need to tell the ATO about your SMSF this and More on the October Simeoni News Updat
19-Oct-2017New laws hold franchisors responsible for vulnerable workers Franchisors and hol..
The Tax Commissioner’s Hit List. This and More on the Simeoni August News Update
29-Aug-2017Super concessions for first home savers and downsizers Does superannuation offer an ..
New Commencement Date for Strata Building Bond Scheme
10-Jul-2017The new strata building bond and inspection scheme will now commence on 1 January 2018. It was o..
SOME TAX TIPS FOR EMPLOYEES
05-Jul-2017The following tips may help you to legitimately reduce your tax liability in your 2016-1..
A New Era for Strata
03-Jul-2017Reforms to benefit more than two million people in NSW who own, rent or man..
What did I miss? 1 July changes. This and more on the Simeoni July News Update
03-Jul-2017What did I miss? 1 July changes • GST applies to digital products & service..
Investment Property: Pre And Post 30 June - This and More on the Simeoni June News Update
21-Jun-2017Super Reform: What SMSFs Absolutely Need To Consider Before 30 June The wide-ranging..
ATO - Taxable Payments Annual Report
20-Jun-2017If you are a business primarily in the Building and Construction Industry, you are required to r..
Are you paying more tax than you need to?
06-Jun-2017What can you do to reduce your tax and the tax paid by your business? The answer is quite a bit ..
What is the $20K instant asset write-off? This and more on the Simeoni May News Update
30-May-2017Why 90,000 more businesses can access the $20k instant asset write-off this year Th..
Up to $2000 Government Grant is available for NEW employees from 1 July 2015
18-May-2017A one off payment of $2,000 grant per employee is available for NEW employees employed in NSW fr..
Testamentary Trusts and its’ benefits
16-May-2017Whenever we recommend a client to either prepare or update their wills, we also ask them..
Federal Budget 2017-18
10-May-2017The Balancing Act This Budget delivers a series of measures to attempt to please as many..
One in Five of Real Estate Agents do not Comply!
11-Apr-2017NSW Fair Trading has conducted a random audit of more than 300 realtors and has found m..
Start Up Businesses: What Are You Missing Out On?This & More on the April News Update
11-Apr-2017State Tax Warning for Family Trusts Recent changes to State laws may trigger a surprise..
What employers need to know about FBT 2017. This and more on the Simeoni March News Update
23-Mar-2017Managing the Debt Drain – the critical issues for small business February and..
Top Four Predictions for 2017. This and More on the Simeoni February News Update
01-Feb-2017Pride & Prejudice: Top Four Predictions for 2017 The global economy is picking u..
Would you Buy a House with Friends of Relatives? This and More on the Simeoni January News Update
21-Dec-2016Would you buy a house with friends or relatives? It’s not uncommon for friends..
Christmas Party Fails? This and More on our Newsletter Summer Edition
20-Dec-2016Inside this issue - Paul's Introduction - Paul's Fearless Predictions..
STRATA PLANS NEWS ALERT
13-Dec-2016COMPULSORY AUDIT STRATA PLANS WITH BUDGETED LEVIES OVER $250,000 The Strata Schemes Mana..
Parental Leave. Where are we up to? This and more in the Simeoni November News update
23-Nov-2016What's involved in selling your business? Selling your business can be a stressful time ..
All you Need to Know About The Super Reforms on the October Simeoni News Update
19-Oct-2016Making sense of the super reforms If you are waiting for the superannuation reforms ..
How does the ATO treat Uber, Airbnb style services? This and more on our September News Update
27-Sep-2016How does the ATO treat Uber, Airbnb style services? What you need to know Uber is ca..
What Buget Announcements will become reality? This and more on the August News Update
18-Aug-2016The Coalition has formed Government but what happens now to all those Budget announcemen..
Trust Accounts
13-Jul-2016Requirements when opening a trust account When opening a trust account, licensees must notify th..
What’s changing on 1 July 2016? This and more on the Simeoni July News update
05-Jul-2016The Handbag vs Briefcase deduction debate If a man can claim a briefcase as a tax deduction ..
Warning on Super Contributions... this and more on the Simeoni June News Update
14-Jun-2016Buying or Selling Property? The 1 July Tax Problem You Didn’t Know You Had Ne..
Is your Bank giving the wrong advice to business owners?This and more on the Simeoni May News Update
25-May-2016Is your business Growing to Death? Most people are not surprised when a start up busines..
Budget 2016-17
04-May-2016Federal Budget 2016-17 The 2016-17 Federal Budget has now been released. There have ..
The real story behind the tax reform debate... This and more on the Simeoni April News Update
07-Apr-2016Why changing your business structure just got easier New rules that apply fro..
The top 5 things every business needs to know..This and more on the Simeoni March News Update
15-Mar-2016Deadline looms for SMSFs and collectibles Does your self-managed superannuation fund (SM..
Are you SuperStream ready? It starts from 1 July 2016 for small employers
25-Feb-2016If you are an employer with 19 or fewer employees, you must meet the SuperSteam legislat..
Ups & Downs: Managing in uncertain times...This and more on the Simeoni February News Update
15-Feb-2016Ups & Downs: Managing in uncertain times How do you create certainty in uncertain t..
Benefits of Transferring business property to your SMSF & more on our Newsletter Summer Edition
21-Dec-2015Inside this issue - Paul's Introduction - Paul's Feareless Predictions for 2016 ..
Christmas tax checklist….This and more on the Simeoni December News Update
09-Dec-2015Christmas tax checklist It’s that time of year again - what to do for the Christma..
Is your business structure working against you? This and more on the Simeoni November News Update
19-Nov-2015Business structures and restructures: Is your structure working against you? Many business owne..
Bad Deeds: Is your SMSF at risk? This and more on the Simeoni October News Update
20-Oct-2015Capital gains & property: The top questions and answers The thought of the Australia..
What now for the GST? this and more on the Simeoni September News Update...
22-Sep-2015What now for the GST? Fifteen years after the introduction of the GST in Australia d..
Top Small Business $20K deductions – Q & A’s this and more on the Simeoni August News Update...
28-Jul-2015Top Small Business $20k Deduction Q&As In a recent speech, Small Business Minist..
Blitz on Southside Real Estate Agents
21-Jul-2015NSW Minister for Fair Trading, Matthew Mason-Cox, revealed that several real estate agen..
Tax scams catching out the unwary - this and more on the Simeoni July News Update....
14-Jul-2015Landlords Beware: Key issues for property investors Are you relying on negative gearing? ..
Useful Tips to get ready for the Real Estate Trust Account Audit
01-Jul-2015Simeoni would like to give you some useful tips in order to be ready and organised for t..
Could using the 20k Budget tax deduction be the wrong decision? More on the Simeoni June News Update
02-Jun-2015So, your business has a turnover under $2 million and you want to know how to use the $2..
Contraventions rife among non-advised SMSF trustees
26-May-2015There are significant compliance failures among SMSF trustees currently not receiving services from ..
Are you eligible for the $20,000 small business tax deduction?
19-May-2015Everyone is talking about the $20,000 tax deduction for small businesses announced in the recent..
Budget 2015 - The 'Have a go' Budget
13-May-2015The Highlights This is a highly targeted Budget that seeks to keep change within communi..
Budget 2015: Who is in the firing line? this and more on the Simeoni May News Update
06-May-2015If you are a high income earner, earn income from overseas, or have a large asset base, then, if the..
FBT shake up in 2015
21-Apr-2015The new FBT year starts on 1 April 2015. Here’s what you need to know. Keeping on top of..
Rulings, IDs & Determinations - Guidance for strata title units
07-Apr-2015TR 2015/D1: Income tax: income tax matters relating to bodies corporate constituted under..
Should you give your employees shares in your company? & More in our April News Update
01-Apr-2015Should you give your employees shares in your company? There is a lot being written about empl..
The 1st April Salary Packing Trap! This & more on our 2015 March news update
03-Mar-2015The 1 April salary packaging trap! Why a tax on high income earners will disadvantage many with ..
What to Expect in 2015... & more on our 2015 February news update
03-Feb-2015What to expect in 2015 The economy It’s almost impossible to predict what the local and ..
Change in business the 7 essential principles...& more on our Newsletter Summer Edition 2014
18-Dec-2014Inside this issue - Paul's Introduction - Rish’s Fearless Predictions - Change in ..
5 steps to a tax free Christmas...& more on our December news update
02-Dec-20145 steps to a tax free Christmas OK, we know tax is not the most exciting thing to think about in..
The top SMSF Property Investment Mistakes... & more in this month's News Update
18-Nov-2014The top SMSF property investment mistakes Former Prime Minister Paul Keating recently suggested ..
Important Information About Employer Superannuation Contributions
29-Oct-2014Are you SuperStream Ready? The ATO has recently implemented changes to employer supe..
Self Managed Super Funds (SMSF's) Review
22-Oct-2014A Self Managed Super Fund can offer members greater control over their retirement savings than o..
Unique Identifying Numbers for General Trust Accounts
21-Oct-2014From 1 January 2015, under the Property Stock and Business Agents Regulation 2014: ..
Can smaller businesses get a better tax deal?...& more on our 2014 October News Update
14-Oct-2014Are big companies getting a better tax deal than you? And how you can fight back Hauled in befor..
Superannuation - What Happens To It When You Die?...& more on our 2014 September News Update
23-Sep-2014Superannuation - What Happens To It When You Die? The general rule is that superannuation is no..
2014 August News Update
27-Aug-2014The risky business of dying Why the death of your business partners can have dire consequences ..
NSW Fair Trading continues to target Real Estate Agents
19-Aug-2014Attached is an interesting media release from NSW Fair Trading on the volume of breaches, qualif..
2014 July News Update
29-Jul-20141 July – what now? The 2% debt tax is in and the carbon tax is out. We look at som..
Last minute ways to minimise your tax
24-Jun-20141. Write-off bad debts To be a bad debt, you need to have brought the income to account as a..
Top 5 simple tax saving strategies!
10-Jun-2014Planning on giving to charity? Make a donation now and claim the deduction this year. If you do..
Top 5 simple tax saving strategies
04-Jun-2014Planning on giving to charity? Make a donation now and claim the deduction this year. If you do..
2014 June News Update
03-Jun-2014Can you plan around the 2% debt tax? The introduction of the debt tax, or the Temporary Budg..
Pymble real estate agent prosecuted for trust account fraud
28-May-201424 February 2014 Below is a case study describing what happened to a Pymble re..
Real estate agent imprisoned for fraud
28-May-201414 February 2014 Below is a case study describing what happened to a Hawkesb..
Federal & State regulators ramp up audit activity...& mor eon our 2014 May News Update
22-May-2014Be afraid, be very afraid – Federal & State regulators ramp up audit activity ..
Budget 2015: Survival of the fittest
14-May-2014As the Treasurer foreshadowed, this is a Budget of structural reform with distinct short and lon..
Can you potentially save up to $6592 in Land Tax each year?
23-Apr-2014If you have an existing trust with property, you may now be liable for land tax for..
Did you Know you can salary sacrifice your rental property expenses and save?
23-Apr-2014Many employees may have a residential rental property and most of them would pay for the ex..
2014 April News Update
22-Apr-2014Budget 2015: The rumours, predictions and reality On May 13 when Treasurer Joe Hockey delivers t..
Tax Amnesty for Offshore Income and Assets - Announced by the ATO
08-Apr-2014The ATO has recently announced a tax amnesty under “Protect DO IT” that allows ..
2014 March News Update
26-Mar-2014Why the ATO is looking closely at you this FBT time Almost half of all tax collected flows th..
When is a Good Time to Start a Self Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF)?
26-Mar-2014When is it a good time to start a Self Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF)? Th..
Self Managed Super Funds Outperform Industry and Retail Funds
18-Mar-2014An interesting report by Roy Morgan Research has shared some light on membe..
SMSF Property Purchase/Borrowing, What is all the hype about?
04-Mar-2014A lot has been said over the past few years about SMSF and the ability to purchase properties an..
Xero - "The Apple of Accounting"
18-Feb-2014The arrival of cloud-based accounting systems has busted open a space long dominated by ..
2014 February Monthly News Update
04-Feb-2014Crystal ball gazing - what 2014 will mean to you What a strange few years we’ve h..
Why should you come to Simeoni?
14-Jan-2014What are the facets of the core "essence" that we, at Simeoni strive for: Simeoni exists to assi..
Real Estate Agents Be Aware
08-Jan-2014If you are considering referring prospective clients to possibly look at buying property through..
Simeoni Newsletter Summer Edition 2013
16-Dec-2013Inside this issue - Paul's Introduction - Paul's Fearless Predictions - Self Managed S..
2013 December Monthly News Update
10-Dec-2013Santa ‘clauses’ - 5 festive season problem areas 1. An anti-social m..
Are You Aware of the Changes to Superannuation?
26-Nov-2013Over the past 12 months Simeoni has sent a number of reminders and notices in relation t..
2013 November Monthly News Update
19-Nov-2013Never ending story – more tax change from 1 January Normally we wouldn’t advise you ..
I Bought a Unit with my Super Fund
13-Nov-20131. Set up your DIY super fund and get comfortable with it We set up our own SMSF in 2005 after ..
2013 October Monthly News Update
15-Oct-2013Welcome to the Simeoni Monthly News Update. This month we look at the following topics..
September 2013 News Update
11-Sep-2013Welcome to the Simeoni Monthly News Update. This month we look at the following topics..
Crackdown on rogue real estate agents
30-Jul-2013Simeoni would like to bring this case to your attention, looking at what happened in the pa..
Cronulla Real Estate Agent Disqualified
30-Jul-2013Below is a case describing what happened to a Cronulla real estate agent, looking at what happen..
Getting Payroll Tax and Workcover Declarations Right!
30-Jul-2013With the year end compliance obligations in full swing, your attention will no doubt turn to a numbe..
LJ Hooker Surry Hills
30-Jul-2013Below is a case describing what happened to LJ Hooker Surry Hills, looking at what happened in t..
August 2013 News Update
24-Jul-2013Welcome to the Simeoni Monthly News Update. This month we look at the following topic..
Common NSW Fair Trading Forms
18-Jul-2013Looking for Common NSW Fair Trading Forms & Information? Check the Simeoni Website ..
July 2013 News Update
09-Jul-2013Welcome to the Simeoni Monthly News Update. This month we look at the following topics: ..
Are you certain you comply with Trust Account Legislation?
26-Jun-2013Simeoni is getting ready for the upcoming Real Estate Trust Account Audit Season. Our real estate ex..
Business Tentatively Optimistic But!
25-Jun-2013The latest surveys from Dun & Bradstreet and MYOB show that while businesses are generally posit..
Too Much Super Can Mean Extra Tax
25-Jun-2013There appears to be a lot of confusion regarding superannuation contributions and in what financial ..
June News Update
18-Jun-2013Welcome to the Simeoni Monthly News Update. This month we look at the following topics: - Th..
2013 May News Update
23-May-2013Welcome to the Simeoni Monthly News Update. This month we look at the following topics: - Wh..
Five Common Words that Create Failure
08-May-2013Our level of success is often predetermined by the words we use every day. The words that people..
Construction Industry Taxable Payments Reporting Updates
24-Apr-2013Simeoni has a well established reputation as building and construction industry tax accountant a..
Superannuation Reform April 2013
11-Apr-2013After a heated media debate and speculation, the Goverment released their proposed refor..
Simeoni April News Update
10-Apr-2013Welcome to the Simeoni Monthly News Update. This month we look at the following topics: ..
Simeoni 2013 February News Update
26-Feb-2013Welcome to the Simeoni Monthly News Update. This month we look at the following topics: ..
Simeoni Quarterly Newsletter 2012 Summer Edition
05-Dec-2012Welcome to the Simeoni Quarterly Newsletter Summer Edition. What's inside this issue:..
Simeoni November News Update
29-Nov-2012Welcome to the Simeoni Monthly News Update. This month we look at the following topics: ..
Simeoni October News Update
01-Nov-2012Welcome to the Simeoni Monthly News Update. This month we look at the following topics: ..
Are you a Share Trader or a Share Investor?
10-Oct-2012Over the past few years one of the most contentious area in taxation, has been evaluating whether a ..
Simeoni September News Update
26-Sep-2012Welcome to the Simeoni Monthly News Update. This month we look at the following topics: ..
NRL Simeoni Footy Tipping Competition Updates
19-Sep-2012We finally have a winner for this last Simeoni "private knocked-out" competition. Congratulati..
Simeoni Footy End of Season Updates
05-Sep-2012What a finish to the Simeoni & Co football tipping competition! As follow are ..
Simeoni Monthly Update
05-Sep-2012Welcome to the Simeoni Monthly News Update. This month we look at the followin..
Simeoni NRL Footy Updates
22-Aug-2012Simply amazing! No changes at the top of the ladder again this week. "Speedy” is still lea..
"ALERT" Changes to Tax Legislation
25-Jul-2012The ATO receives an extension of their powers against directors. On 29 June 2012, the..
Real Estate Audit Useful Tips
25-Jul-2012Real Estate Trust Account Audited Reports are due 30th September 2012! Simeoni wou..
Simeoni's News Update July Edition
24-Jul-2012Welcome to the Simeoni Monthly News Update. This month we look at the following topics: - Mo..
Strata Outgoings Audit Services
19-Jul-2012Did you know that Simeoni also specialises in Strata Outgoings Audit Services? With over 20..
Looking for Common Office of Fair Trading Forms & Information? Check the Simeoni Website
11-Jul-2012As NSW's largest specialist in real estate trust account auditing we have developed a spec..
Building Industry Taxable Payment Reporting
10-Jul-2012The government has recently introduced a taxable payments reporting framework for businesses in ..
The Census Data are Out: The 10 Business Opportunities it Reveals
10-Jul-2012The 2011 census data released on Thursday 21 June 2012 by the Australian Bureau of Statistics sh..
Trust Account Audit Requirements
10-Jul-2012Under the Property Stock and Business Agents Act 2002 and the Conveyancers Licensing Act 2003, licen..
2012 NRL Footy Comp
26-Jun-2012The Simeoni football battle continues... No changes at the top of the ladder this week, &ldq..
Real Estate Agents Deserve Specialised Assistance
20-Jun-2012For over 20 years Simeoni has delivered tailored services to Real Estate Agents . This has led t..
Real Estate Software Comparison
20-Jun-2012With over 20 years of extensive experience in the financial services and in delivering tailored ..
Simeoni NRL Footy Update
20-Jun-2012Finally the sun is back, and with it we are celebrating a great weekend of football! Unbelie..
Simeoni's New Update - June Edition
20-Jun-2012Welcome to the Simeoni Monthly News Update. This month we look at the following topics: ..
NRL Footy Tipping Comp
13-Jun-2012The weather this weekend has been miserable, but here we have got something to warm you up with...
Let the Numbers Speak!
30-May-2012Simeoni Significant Facts The audit season is just around the corner and we would like t..
Useful Tips to get ready for the Real Estate Trust Account Audit
30-May-2012Real Estate Audit Season is Closer than You Think! Simeoni would like to give you some usefu..
Simeoni's News Update - May Edition
23-May-2012Welcome to the Simeoni Monthly News Update. This month we look at the following topics: -..
NRL Footy Tipping Comp Update
22-May-2012This week saw a dramatic change at the top of the ladder! "Les Wickem", who used to lead the ..
Simeoni Quarterly Newsletter 2012 Autumn Edition
17-May-2012Welcome to the Simeoni Quarterly Newsletter Autumn edition. Please Click Here (/newsletter/..
Simeoni NRL Comp Update
15-May-2012This week saw “Les Wickem” still maintaining the lead in the tipping competition for the..
Simeoni NRL Footy Comp Update
03-May-2012This week has seen quite a few perfect round winners; congratulations to: “Walk on ice&..
2012 April News Update
26-Apr-2012Welcome to the Simeoni Monthly News Update, April edition. This month we look at the follow..
Important Due Date
26-Apr-2012• Super contributions, Q3 2012 (contributions made to the fund by this date). is due by 28t..
Simeoni NRL Footy Comp Updates
18-Apr-2012There was no Monday night game this round. This week has seen quite a big change at the top of t..
Simeoni NRL Footy Comp - Updates
11-Apr-2012This week has seen our first perfect round for the season, congratulations to "Tiger01"! Please ..
Simeoni NRL Footy Comp - Updates
27-Mar-2012What another good round of NRL, with a number of upsets and a number of clubs reassessing their ..
Important Due Dates
15-Mar-2012• Monthly BAS/IAS is due by 21st March 2012. • Quarterly PAYGI IAS, Q3 2012 - head..
Simeoni NRL Footy Comp. Week 2 Update
13-Mar-2012With the 2nd round of the NRL completed, it didn’t take long for Paul to become depressed ..
2012 March News Update
12-Mar-2012Welcome to the Simeoni's News Update March 2012 This month we look at the following topics: ..
Simeoni NRL Comp. Week 1 Updates
07-Mar-2012The Simeoni NRL Footy Tipping competition is now started! What a great 1st week-end of footb..
2012 NRL Footy Tipping Competition!
24-Feb-2012We at Simeoni are getting ready for the 2012 NRL Footy Season! Most of us are avid spor..
2012 February News Update
15-Feb-2012Welcome to the Simeoni Monthly News Update. This month we look at the following topics: -..
Fair Work Random Real Estate Agencies Checks
07-Feb-2012Up to 350 real estates agencies across NSW will have their books scruitinised by inspector..
The Events & Congress Management Industry Deserves Specialised Assistance!
03-Feb-2012Simeoni celebrates its tailored accounting & advisory packages specifically designed for the..
Important Due Dates
01-Feb-2012• Monthly BAS/IAS is due by 21st February 2012. • Please remember that your quarte..
Simeoni Quarterly Newsletter Summer 2011 Edition
09-Jan-2012Simeoni Quarterly Newsletter Summer Edition Welcome to the Simeoni Quarterly Newsletter Summer ..
The Building Industry Sector Deserves Specialised Assistance!
09-Dec-2011Simeoni celebrates its tailored accounting & advisory packages specifically designed for the..
Important Due Dates
29-Nov-2011• Quarterly PAYGI, Q2 2012 - head companies of consolidated groups. is due by 21st January ..
Paul Speaks at Carrick's Graduation Ceremony!
10-Nov-2011Check highlights of his speech on this video! Paul Simeoni was recently invited as a guest ..
Important Due Dates
31-Oct-2011• Please remember that your monthly BAS/IAS is due by 21st November 2011. • Quart..
Simeoni Internship Program
31-Oct-2011In July 2011 we embarked on an intern program with Carrick University, where we had six casual i..
Paul Invited as a Guest Speaker for Carrick Graduation Ceremony
21-Oct-2011Paul Simeoni was recently invited as a guest speaker for Carrick graduating students; the event ..
Important Due Dates
18-Oct-2011• Quarterly IAS – Q1 2012 - form R, S or T - only if varying the instalment is due by..
Paul' s Top Tax Tips - Published in the REINSW the Real Estate Journal
29-Sep-2011The end of the financial year doesn’t have to be a “taxing time” if you follow..
Every Step Counts! Simeoni is getting fit for a good cause
16-Sep-2011Here at Simeoni we like to give back to the community so we are taking part in the Cerebral Pals..
Important Due Dates
11-Jul-2011Please remember that your monthly BAS/IAS is due by 21st August 2011 Please remember that your A..
Motor Vehicle Allowance for Real Estate Salespersons
08-Jul-2011Did you know that there is a specific motor vehicle allowance, specific to real estate salespers..
Xero - The Latest and Most Efficient Book keeping and Accounting Software System on Offer
08-Jul-2011It has finally arrived! The latest and most efficient bookkeeping and accounting software system..
Key Media
07-Jul-2011Since 1995, Yourmortgage.com.au has been offering daily updated interest rate information to Aus..
OSR Have Payroll Tax Exemption on Car Allowance Specifically for Real Estate Salespersons
07-Jul-2011That's right! It is well known that real estate salespersons travel extensively to carry out the..
Success at a New Level
07-Jul-2011"Get an insight into someone who thinks & acts "outside the box" from this BRW article about a r..
Guiding & Assisting our Clients to Achieve Their Goals
27-Jun-2011We are proud to announce we have officially launched our Marketing Division and welcome Ilaria D..
