Crowe Horwath -September eNewsletter: the spring edition

Friday, September 30, 2016

Crowe Horwath
September eNewsletter: the spring edition
Spring is synonymous with new life - plants grow, flowers bloom, lambs and calves are born. This was why we felt it was the perfect time to launch our SproutX pre-accelerator program - a free six week program developed to help people with a passion for improving agriculture turn their ideas into a business model.

Also in this edition

We unpack a number of recent announcements the Federal Government have made regarding changes to superannuation including non-concessional caps.

As the property market springs into action, locking down healthy financing for your home or property should be a priority.

While many people think of spring cleaning their homes, our minds turn to cleaning our super. Consolidating superannuation would benefit Australians to the tune of around $14 billion!
In this edition
Love agriculture? Apply to SproutX.com.au
Super changes: non-concessional contributions
Spring clean your home loan
Super tidy - tips to consolidate your superannuation
ATO update: changes to individual tax rates
ASK Crowe Horwath: what's trending this September?
 
Love agriculture? Apply to SproutX.com.au

Crowe Horwath is dedicated to enabling Australia's next growth industry; agriculture.

As such we are offering clients the first opportunity to apply for our SproutX Pre-Accelerator Program. It's a free 6-week course teaching those with a passion for agriculture on how to turn an idea into a business with cash grant incentives.

It doesn't matter if you don't have an idea, we've got plenty! Just so long as you're passionate about agriculture, or know someone who is, apply now via our website at SproutX.com.au or share this on Facebook.
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Super changes: non-concessional contributions

Since the Federal Budget in May, many superannuation strategies have carried a significant element of uncertainty.

As you may have heard, on 15 September the Government announced some significant changes to the superannuation proposals previously announced on Budget night. 
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Spring clean your home loan

Traditionally September is the time to shake off the cold weather, step out of hibernation and 'spring' into action. This too applies to the property market with the spring season seeing the busiest time for buyers and sellers alike.

Whether you're purchasing your first home, upgrading to a dream property or putting together a real estate portfolio, locking down the most suitable financing option should be your priority.

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Super tidy - tips to consolidate your superannuation

Throughout your working career, how many roles have you held? From your first casual job to now, chances are you've been exposed to a whole variety of superannuation providers and schemes.

Have you kept track of your super payments received through the years? You may be shocked to learn there is around $14 billion is currently sitting in inactive super accounts.
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ATO update: changes to individual tax rates

Earlier this year the government announced changes to individual tax rates for the 2016-17 income year. Subsequently, this legislation was introduced to Parliament on 31 August 2016 and will come into effect from 1 October 2016.

To access updated tax tables, please visit the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website here. Speak with your local Crowe Horwath adviser to discuss how this may affect you and your business.
 
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ASK Crowe Horwath: what's trending this September?

Have a question for one of our advisers? Visit ask.crowehorwath.com.au today!

1. My partner and I want to buy a house together and set up the house we live in as a rental. What is the best way to do so as to gain best tax advantage and savings? Read answer or share  

2. 
We recently purchased 40 acre hobby farm and would like to get some advice on setting it up as a small business. Read answer or share  
 
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