by epoch | Nov 18, 2024 | eNews
Australian voters tend to reject US-style education, favouring more egalitarian systems where income does not determine access. In the US, the average student debt is USD $37,693 (public and private debt), taking an average of 20 years for individuals to repay. But,...
by epoch | Nov 18, 2024 | eNews
The Fair Work Commission has determined that a Philippines-based “independent contractor” was an employee unfairly dismissed by her Australian employer. Like us, you are probably curious how a foreign national living in the Philippines who had an...
by epoch | Nov 18, 2024 | eNews
The cost of living has eased over the past year, but consumers are still under pressure. For business, planning is the key to managing Christmas volatility. The countdown to Christmas is on, and we’re in a headlong rush to maximise any opportunities before the...
by epoch | Oct 16, 2024 | eNews
Suppose you are aged 55 years or older. In that case, the downsizer contribution rules enable you to contribute up to $300,000 from the proceeds of the sale of your home to your superannuation fund (eligibility criteria apply). In 2023-24, over 57% of people making a...
by epoch | Oct 16, 2024 | eNews
Introducing a new series of articles from EPOCH focussed on the hot topic of business succession. Each month, we’ll bring you a new perspective on transferring property. Be it estate planning, managing an inheritance, or the various forms of business succession....
by epoch | Oct 16, 2024 | eNews
‘Payday super’ will overhaul how businesses administer superannuation guarantee. We look at the first details and the impending obligations on employers. From 1 July 2026, employers must pay superannuation guarantee (SG) on behalf of their employees on the...
