Tax Audit Review Success Stories
The very words ‘tax audit’ strike fear into many people. But audits aren’t always a bad thing. In fact, sometimes they can work in your favour. To illustrate this, here’s some real life success stories:
A client was audited for GST. After some back and forth with the tax…
What Are Easements On The Title Of Land And What Do They Mean?
In New South Wales the Conveyancing Act 1919 (“the Act”) is the legislation which expresses and regulates the essential law relating generally to land in NSW. Other legislation, such as The Real Property Act 1900 and the acts relating to Strata Titles…
The 6 Stages Of Dealing With ATO Audits
It’s a phone call many of us dread. The ATO is on the line informing you they’ve decided to audit you. The panic sets in and you lose all sense of rational thought. But just stop and breathe. The chances you’ve done something truly wrong are…
What Does A ‘ Covenant ’ On The Title Of Land Mean?
The Torrens Title system of land registration, the Registered Proprietor of a parcel of land is the absolute owner of that land. His or her title is indefeasible, and is protected absolutely against claims or other interests which are not registered on…
What Is Reasonably Necessary Per Section 88K Of The Conveyancing Act?
We all, in a particular context, at times use words and phrases about which we are sure there is a clear and unambiguous meaning, and it can come as a surprise when another person provides a different meaning for those same words and…
Forced Easements In NSW: Section 88K Of The Conveyancing Act
Gone are the days when the old saying “A man’s home is his castle” held true. These days, the amount of legislation regulating how we are able to use our land is overwhelming. When it comes to planning and development, public authorities such as…
How To Reduce Your Tax By Investing In Start-Up `s
If you’re an investor or a start-up looking for an investor, you may have heard that the government has introduced a new tax break for investors investing in start-up.
The way it works is fairly straightforward: invest is a qualifying start-up (the technical term is…
Suing Social Media Bullies And Trolls For Defamation
Has someone ever written anything bad about you online? Was it so bad that you feel it damaged your reputation or hurt your business? If so, the information in this article can help you.
There are all sorts of people in this world. Some have good, kind…
9 Things To Consider Before Signing An Employment Contract
In Australia, it is not necessary for an employer and employee to sign a written contract to create an employment relationship. Usually an employment contract is nothing more than a statement of conditions that would apply under the relevant Award, or the general law. Often…
Defending Unfair Preference Payment Claims From Liquidators
Not many people know that they could also be on the hook if one of their customers goes into liquidation. Liquidators have broad powers to recover payments made by companies under liquidation to their suppliers. The most common way liquidators may seek to recover money from a supplier is by…