Epoch News

Selling your business can be a stressful time and unless you’ve done it before, it’s hard to know what to expect or what’s required to get the right result. I’ve put together the top issues for business owners or investors to maximise their results. Read...

Contracting is growing rapidly in Australia – it provides the contractor with an independence they can’t get as an employee, and it allows the “employer” (the business receiving the services) to minimise their exposure to the administrative and legal issues associated...

If you are waiting for the superannuation reforms announced in the Budget to pass Parliament before working out what they mean to you, you might miss out on any opportunities available. Read more

Uber is calling for drivers, Airbnb is seeking more hosts but what are the implications of becoming part of the sharing economy? Read more

The Coalition has formed Government but what happens now to all those Budget announcements? I take a look at what announcements are likely to pass Parliament and why. Read more

New rules to prevent foreign residents avoiding tax when they sell Australian property will affect everyone buying or selling property with a market value of $2 million or more from 1 July 2016. Many transactions involving shares in a company or units in a trust will...

If a man can claim a briefcase as a tax deduction why can’t women claim their handbags? Recent comments from the ATO would appear to suggest that they have softened their stance. Read more

New rules that apply from 1 July 2016 mean that small businesses can restructure their business operations without triggering adverse tax implications. Read more