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Fortune 5 wants clients to understand their current and future financial options and how their needs will integrate into this process. It is not enough to simply find rapid solutions in reaction to problems. Fortune 5 wants to carefully plan for solid, well-structured long-term solutions that are reflective of a business or person and their future financial goals.
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Financial strategies and outcomes are not fixed however. Fortune 5 is committed to servicing and maintaining long term relationships with its clients. Talking together so that we can respond to your changing needs & circumstances means that you know your options are always flexible.
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Keep all receipts for work related expenses, child education expenses, self-education expenses for work related courses, donations, rental property expenses etc. Keep a log book (for 3 consecutive months) of work related travel. Prepare a summarized list (spread sheet) of the income tax deductions. Keep a record of share purchases and sales. Prepare a schedule of out of pocket medical expenses if you believe it will exceed $1500 for the financial year.
Taxes are generally the largest expense of any business. It is important to maintain accurate business records which reconcile to your bank statements. These records should include supporting documentation for transactions, wage records and log books. Detailed records of your investments are essential in order to take full advantage of Capital Gains tax concessions. Property developers are able to reduce their GST liability by applying the Margin Scheme in appropriate circumstances.
Business structures may comprise companies, partnerships, sole traders, discretionary trusts, unit trusts, trustee companies, joint ventures, a partnership of trusts, or any combination of the above. The structure which best suits your business is dependent on a number of factors and may change as your business grows. Your business structure should provide both asset protection and access to all tax concessions.
Apart from the preparation of individual income tax returns for once a year clients (where a standard fee is charged), most clients are charged on a time cost basis - this includes services to business clients as well as individuals. Some clients choose to operate on an up-front fixed price arrangement. All staff are required to keep accurate records of time spent on your affairs. Fortune 5's objective is to deliver a professional service at a reasonable price.
The way you record your business transactions is crucial to your business success. After all, you would not set off across the ocean without a navigation plan. There are a number of time and cost effective software packages available to record your business transactions and do a lot of the mundane and repetitive work for you. The most suitable software application depends on the size and type of each firm.
Superannuation is about creating wealth for your retirement by carefully investing your money. This does not mean that your money has to be invested in the share market. Your money may be invested in other areas to create wealth over the long term. Setting up your superannuation fund initially requires a minimum stake of about $200,000 to $250,000 for it to be cost effective.