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Year End Tax Planning, it’s never to early!

Kerri Welsh — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 04:16:10 +0000

YEAR END TAX PLANNING, IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY. Can you believe it’s February 2020 already? We thought we would get in early and mention some tips on tax planning that you may want to think about over the coming months. Tax planning for the end of the Financial Year should not be left too late.

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OUR OFFICE IS CLOSED – 6th December 2019

Shannon Cook — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 22:56:55 +0000

Our Poole Group office will be closed the 6th December 2019, to allow all our staff to participate in our Christmas Activities. We will have an answering service which will be able to take messages which we will respond to when we return to our usual working hours on the 9th December 2019. We thank

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What’s your Emergency Action Plan?

Kerri Welsh — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 05:17:35 +0000

Scenario 1. Its 7 am on a Monday morning, you get to work and there is fire & smoke billowing from your windows. The fire brigade is on site, what do you do next? What is your emergency plan? An emergency plan is essential to all business to help implement a swift action plan &

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Net Medical Expenses tax offset

Kerri Welsh — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 01:35:25 +0000

Net Medical Expenses tax offset If your personal taxable income is below $90,000 or family taxable income is below $180,000 and your net medical expenses are over $2,377 you may be eligible for a 20% tax offset. The medical expenses that are included in the offset are: Disability Aids Wheelchairs Hearing aids Freestanding over-bed frame

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Travel Insurance Review

Shannon Cook — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 06:26:59 +0000

The Insurance market is reviewing cover in respect to mental illness. At the time of writing, some policies specifically exclude mental illness whilst others are reviewing their cover. Most travel policies do not automatically cover you for claims arising from, or exacerbated by, any existing medical condition unless you disclose that condition and the Insurer agrees

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Coverage for Unoccupied Buildings

Jennine Sellers — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 06:58:53 +0000

Unoccupied buildings – what you need to know An unoccupied or vacant home, building or property is perceived as a higher risk. Insurance policies generally allow for short periods of unoccupancy; however the allowance period varies. It can be up to 60 or 90 days, although not all policies are the same. One Landlord’s policy

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How do you defend against scams?

Angela Poole — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 06:43:47 +0000

In the first six months of 2016, Scamwatch has reported Australians have lost over $48 million to scams.Everyone is a target and with scam artists increasingly getting more and more sophisticated, it’s easy to fall prey. Scamwatch provides a number of tips to help protect you against scams including: Be alert to the fact that

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Renovation Risks

Jennine Sellers — Sun, 30 Oct 2016 06:52:23 +0000

Get coverage before renovations When any alteration, renovation or upgrade occurs at your commercial property or home it’s vital to ensure that you have adequate insurance coverage in place. Depending on your contract and what work is being undertaken, we may have to endorse or arrange alternative or additional coverage. The majority of insurance policies

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Storm Surge – Are You Covered?

Jennine Sellers — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 06:13:12 +0000

Torrential rain during June left waterfront properties in Sydney’s northern beaches teetering on a cliff edge after the force of the sea washed away the land.Not a lot of people are aware that many insurance companies will reject damage claims caused by ‘actions of the sea’ or a ‘storm surge’. While 93 per cent of

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Corporate vs. Credit Card Travel Insurance

Jennine Sellers — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 23:04:47 +0000

Travel insurance can be the greatest thing backing you on a trip. The injured man recovered and without impact to his finances thanks to the Travel insurance policy, something that could save you, hopefully, in less dramatic circumstances. Our banks and credit unions are now offering travel benefits under their credit cards, but can you

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