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Local Challenges Balanced by Global Opportunities
November 10th, 2015As we move towards the Christmas period and the end of the calendar year many business owners will reflect on their performance. As you would imagine at McKinley Plowman we have the privilege of working with businesses of all sizes, phases of development and in different market and industry segments. In addition, our membership ofread more
What’s the Ideal Business Model?
November 4th, 2015A very interesting article for business owners to consider or reconsider in the context of their current objectives and challenges. "There’s one question I have been asked literally hundreds and hundreds of times over the years by aspiring business owners and entrepreneurs – and that is ‘what’s the ideal business model?’ Of course, the realityread more
Trudi G
October 29th, 2015I started using your staff’s services on a recommendation of a co-worker while I was living in Perth. I was extremely impressed with the speed and the efficiency of Jayne’s services. After being only familiar with the USA tax system it was awkward and unfamiliar for me and she assisted greatly with what was necessaryread more
Welcome to the Spring Edition of The Count Report
October 28th, 2015In this edition of The Count Report, in response to the current popularity of property, our feature article 'Make most of the family home' tackles the possible ways that the family home can assist in wealth and lifestyle creation. In the article 'Getting your retirement lifestyle right', we give you tips and the most important ingredientsread more
The Rise in the Interest Rates in the Bank Sector
October 24th, 2015The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has recently implemented some changes on the lending policies within the banking sector in the country. The investment and interest only lending has been reviewed closely by APRA resulting in amendments to bank rates, repayment options, lending ratios, mortgage discounts and assessment of borrowing power policies. Banks are nowread more
Make the Most out of the Christmas Party and Keep it Tax-Free
October 21st, 2015The Christmas season is fast approaching and with this comes our festive moods and celebration preparations. As the holidays are getting near, companies are also preparing for their respective festive season parties. It is important to celebrate and enjoy the festivities but it is also important to keep in mind a few pointers in orderread more
Trading on eBay? Learn if You Have Paid Your Appropriate Tax Dues
October 18th, 2015Last year, McKinley Plowman reported that the ATO will be watching over business transactions held in eBay. It will now be making good on its promise. Are you selling or planning on conducting business on eBay? If yes, then it is important to know the rules mandated in order to avoid penalties and complications. Theread more
Tax Tips for Employees Who are Always on Work-Related Trips
October 15th, 2015Travelling for business purposes is very common for employees nowadays. The good news is - travel expenses are deductibles. Make sure that you are doing the right thing on your next work-related travel by following these tips: Keep all your receipts, invoices, and proof of your expenses. A travel journal is handy especially for thoseread more
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