Most transactions entered into have a tax effect. Close contact with our clients enable us to maximise the effectiveness of our tax planning strategies. We constantly monitor current developments in the parliaments, the courts and the taxation office to provide our clients with taxation advice of the highest level.

We analyse taxation minimisation strategies to determine the risk involved and advise on the potential of success of defending a tax position against the taxation office.

TAX PLANNING

We specialise in providing proactive tax planning strategies for our clients. High earning individuals and business clients can benefit by speaking to one of our tax advisors.

CAPITAL GAINS TAX ADVICE

Nearly every asset purchased after 19 September 1985 is subject to capital gains tax. Seeking advice prior to purchasing or selling an asset will help you to minimise your capital gains tax liability.

FRINGE BENEFITS TAX

Employers who provide motor vehicles, subsidised housing or loans or who pay personal expenses for employees are liable to pay tax on these benefits.

There are many other benefits that are subject to Fringe Benefits Tax and Peter Vickers & Associates Chartered Accountants can help identify your potential fringe benefits and devise strategies to minimise this amount.

TAX AUDITS
The Australian Taxation Office has publicly stated that it plans to increase its audit of taxpayers.  For information on the people who are on the "hit list", contact us.

EXTERNAL EXAMINER OF TRUST ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT OF LAW SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES

Law Practices that have received or held Trust Money, are required to have their records externally examined annually.  For more information click here.

STATUTORY REPORTING

With Statutory Laws changing so frequently it is vital that you are kept right up to date with what’s changed. We keep you informed of the changes that will affect you, letting you concentrate on your core business.

FINANCIAL REPORTING

Our team will assist you to better understand your business’ financial position and advise you on how best to use the resources you have on the balance sheet.

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING

As management accountants the Peter Vickers & Associates team will provide the information to help you as a manager run your business effectively and efficiently.

BUSINESS DOCUMENTATION MATTERS

We advise on and set up your record keeping systems and complete and lodge all necessary taxation and employment registrations. We ensure all your compliance obligations are up to date for the:

• Australian Taxation Office

• Australian Securities Commission

• Insurance & Superannuation Commission

• State Revenue Office

• Workers Compensation

SELF MANAGED SUPER FUND

With an ever increasing emphasis on retirement planning, clients of the firm are establishing and maintaining their own self managed superannuation fund.  We assist our clients by providing the trustees and members of the fund with audited financial statements, income tax returns, statutory annual returns and other relevant documentation.  In providing these services we ensure that all requirements and regulations of the SIS are met.

SPECIALIST ADVICE

Peter Vickers & Associates can provide specialised taxation advice on areas such as superannuation, retrenchment packages, company reconstruction and purchase and sale of businesses. Contact us today to see how we can help you.

TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT

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