Mar 01
Newcastle Office Move

We have moved Head Office.

Our Head Office has today moved from King Street, Newcastle, to new purpose built offices at 484 Hunter Street, Newcastle. All of our phone numbers, emails and PO Box will remain the same only our physical address which is also used for client meetings is changing. We look forward to... read more →
Feb 11
Feb 02
Jan 20
investments

Starting your investment journey

Investing your money is a great way to grow your wealth, but it can be intimidating to someone who is starting fresh. Investing is unique to each person because of the time and money everyone is willing to invest is different. Before you begin investing you should think about what... read more →
Jan 14
Jan 06
Dec 17

LT’s Gift at Christmas

With the challenges that have been faced during COVID-19, we have given a $3,000 donation to a Newcastle not-for-profit charity organisation called "Survivors R Us Incorporated". This registered charity primarily focuses on the homeless and on helping domestic violence survivors. Since opening on 30th March 2017, SRU helped 12,500 people... read more →
Dec 15
Dec 08
Nov 17

NSW Budget Highlights 2020

2020 NSW BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS Treasurer Dominic Perrottet delivered his fourth budget for the Berejiklian government on Tuesday 17 November 2020, revealing a $16 billion deficit – the first in almost a decade. Employers and Business Payroll tax cuts In May 2020, the NSW Government brought forward by one year the... read more →
Nov 11

FBT and gifts for employees

Employers may want to reward their employees with gifts during the holiday season but may be concerned about whether fringe benefit tax (FBT) applies. As a general rule, minor benefits (such as gifts) are exempt from FBT. To be considered a minor benefit, each individual benefit must have a ‘notional... read more →
Nov 05
improving cash flow

Insolvency reforms to support small business

The government recognises that despite support to get through the COVID-19 outbreak, not all businesses are going to remain viable. Many small businesses will have significantly increased levels of debt in order to remain in business during the COVID-19 pandemic. The government is introducing a number of permanent and temporary... read more →
Oct 28
Oct 21
Oct 13

JOBKEEPER PAYMENT (JKP) SCHEME UPDATE

Legislation was released last week giving effect to the extended JKP Scheme. PAYMENT RATES First extension period - 28 September 2020 to 3 January 2021 ($1,200 or $750) Employees who worked for 80 hours or more in the 28-day period before either 1 March 2020 or 1 July 2020 will receive $1,200 per fortnight.... read more →
Oct 07

Federal Budget 2020-21

We have pleasure in enclosing a summary of the significant announcements from the Federal Government's 2020/21 Budget. Please call your LT accountant to discuss how these changes apply to your individual circumstances. FEDERAL BUDGET 2020-21  2020/21 Federal Budget The Federal Treasurer, Mr Josh Frydenberg, handed down the 2020/21 Federal Budget at... read more →
Sep 30
Sep 23
Sep 17
Sep 10

The Cycle of Investor Emotions

It is human nature to overreact. When things are going well, we feel that nothing can stop us. And when things go bad, we look to take drastic action. Since emotions pose a threat to our financial health, it is important that we are aware of them. When financial markets... read more →