Welcome to the Nelson Wheeler Nexia NewsletterWe are pleased to be able to bring you the third edition of our newsletter for 2008. We hope you find the articles informative. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you require further information on these topics or any other issues. Regards Team at Nelson Wheeler Nexia |
Super contributions - too much super can mean extra taxby Rob AshbyDo you know that your superannuation contribution could be subject to additional tax if it is above the cap ? Location! Location! Location!by Craig ReevesFor sale: well presented 3 BR family home. Convenient location just 45 km from CBD and 10 km from adequate public transport. Four car garage. A desirable residence? If petrol was under $1 a litre, and with a car space for mum, dad and each of the kids, it might be very desirable. However, as petrol closes in on $2 a litre, it’s a different story. Coping with redundancyby Sandy StrachanThe last decade has been good for job seekers. Unemployment has been low, and companies have been crying out for good staff. The resources boom continues to shield Australia from some of the problems being experienced in other countries, but parts of our economy are starting to show signs of weakness in the face of higher interest rates and petrol prices. Investing after Garnautby Stephen CamilleriThe recently released Garnaut Climate Change Review follows in the footsteps of the Stern Review, and emphasises that the costs of preventing climate change will be far less than the costs of adapting to it. Simple strategies to minimise tax on superannuation death benefitsby Greg TabeThe popularity of superannuation as a low-tax environment within which to grow wealth, coupled with longer life expectancies, will result in an increasing number of financially independent people receiving a superannuation death benefit from a parent. |
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