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Payroll Tax set to take a bite on SFA agreements

Jan 24

Payroll Tax set to take a bite on SFA agreements

NEW - Queensland Public Ruling has been announced specifically centred around medical & dental centres, with all other states expected to follow suit.  [...]

Our SUPER Top Tip for 2022

Jun 9

Our SUPER Top Tip for 2022

The End of Financial Year is fast approaching.  Don't miss your opportunity to claim your Super Payments as a tax deduction for the 2022 year.

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An Update for all MYOB Users

Feb 14

An Update for all MYOB Users

MYOB Users:  Please read on to find out about:   STP 2 deferral start date, Change of MYOB Super Clearing House, Employee On-Boarding, MYOB Team & updates on the rollout of MYOB Essentials to "New Essentials"[...]

Superannuation Reforms

Nov 3

Superannuation Reforms

The 1st of November saw the introduction of "Stapled" superfunds, but what does that mean?[...]

Income Protection

Jul 28

Income Protection

Is it time you had a review before the changes on 1st of October 2021[...]

Important Notice for anyone using MYOB Essentials or MYOB AccountRight

Jun 22

Important Notice for anyone using MYOB Essentials or MYOB AccountRight

As of the 1ST of July 2021, the super guarantee rate changes from 9.5% to 10%.  Here is what you need to do:[...]

Business Support Grants & COVID Disaster Payments

Jun 4

Business Support Grants & COVID Disaster Payments

With new announcements and updates happening so fast, we’re taking a moment here to run through what we know, with the appropriate links so you can start applying for available grants. [...]

Fantastic new feature for JobKeeper employers who use MYOB

Sep 30

Fantastic new feature for JobKeeper employers who use MYOB

I really have to hand it to MYOB for this new feature in the JobKeeper Payments tab of the Payroll Reporting Centre[...]

Payroll Housekeeping Tips 2020

Jun 25

Payroll Housekeeping Tips 2020

For many employers – this will be the first time preparing Income Statements (formerly known as Payment Summaries – or for us older ones – Group Certificates) under Single Touch Payroll (STP). [...]

Setting Up JobKeeper in your payroll software

Apr 20

Setting Up JobKeeper in your payroll software

IMPORTANT:  Step by Step Guide to Setting up JobKeeper Payments in your payroll software[...]

The Year 2020

Jan 7

The Year 2020

What a start to 2020!  Both our Melbourne and Qld Offices reopened yesterday (6th January 2020), ready for what the new year brings us.  [...]

Superannuation - take steps now to avoid a "please explain"​ letter from the ATO

Sep 3

Superannuation - take steps now to avoid a "please explain"​ letter from the ATO

Each year we hear the rumblings about what areas of interest are on the ATO “hit list”. Perhaps one of the most important ones to come out in this financial year is Superannuation Guarantee. [...]

How having an Employee Policy & Procedures Handbook can potentially save your Practice

Jun 17

How having an Employee Policy & Procedures Handbook can potentially save your Practice

Seems absurd, right?!  But depending on how your employment contracts are written, a case for unfair dismissal can quickly escalate into a breach of contract – and the penalties for this are far higher under the law. [...]

MYOB & Single Touch Payroll

Apr 26

MYOB & Single Touch Payroll

A terrific afternoon with Eugene Mitnovetski from MYOB[...]

Evidence of a Team – 22 August 2014 ADIA Conference Melbourne

Dec 19

Evidence of a Team – 22 August 2014 ADIA Conference Melbourne

Having just been to the ADIA Victorian Dental Show with my team, (closed my office) it occurred to me that many of the attendees were wondering around on their own. They obviously have a team back in the surgery, but is the team a group of individuals, a selection of people following a leader or[...]

Are you starting or buying a dental practice?

Dec 19

Are you starting or buying a dental practice?

We are really excited to announce our first all-day seminar, for soon to be dental practice owners or those who have just become a dental practice owner. This powerful and insightful seminar will enable you to successfully transition from dentist to dental practice owner. I have collaborated with leading specialists in their fields to bring you [...]

2015 Budget

Dec 19

2015 Budget

The 2015 Federal Budget has been announced. Politics aside – what do you think of the changes? Do you have any questions on what this means for you? http://www.budget.gov.au/[...]

Dental Tax Structures – Can you TRUST them?

Dec 19

Dental Tax Structures – Can you TRUST them?

What is it? The origins of trusts dates back to the 16th century in England and even back then they were used to hide the true ownership of property, protect the (family) assets and avoid taxes. The effect of creating a trust was that the rights to the property were divided between: the trustee (who [...]

Welcome to MW Partners!

Dec 19

Welcome to MW Partners!

Hello and welcome to our new blog page. Here is where you’ll be kept up to date with the latest news and gossip from our office as we endeavour to educate as well as entertain you with our tax topics!  And of course, we would love to get your feedback on what topics you want [...]

Communication and Case Planning Seminar – ADAVB – presented by Dr Michael Melkers

Dec 19

Communication and Case Planning Seminar – ADAVB – presented by Dr Michael Melkers

Presentation by Albert Gigl – MW Partners Powerpoint Presentation: Communicating Effectively With Your Accountant[...]

Tax Saving Strategies – 2017

Nov 26

Tax Saving Strategies – 2017

We were thrilled to start our series of 3 Tax Saving Strategies last week – kicking off with “Tax & Marketing”.  Our special guest speakers were the team from Kwickie and gave our attendees an insight on how technology and their medium can give your clients a unique “wow” experience. Prabin Gautum from The Digital[...]

What is my Practice Worth?

Nov 26

What is my Practice Worth?

My latest article – “What’s my practice worth?” has been published in the March edition of the ADAVB Magazine. Regardless of whether or not you are looking to put your practice on the market, there are many reasons why you would want to know what your practice is worth.  Here I discuss the methods used in [...]

Managing Your Special Needs Patients

Nov 26

Managing Your Special Needs Patients

Last month, we were delighted to hold an MW Partners Special Presentation for the ADAVB’s “Managing Special Needs Patients” full day seminar at the Novotel. We invited Paediatric Speech Pathologist, Lauren Naish, to explain the benefits of using ACC devices (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) within your dental practice. As a dentist, by using ACC devices, you are[...]

Practical Tips for Protecting Your Practice

Nov 26

Practical Tips for Protecting Your Practice

“Practical Tips for Protecting Your Practice” was the theme for the last Practice Plus network meeting for 2016.  Albert presented on “Drilling Down on Practice Taxes” which was very well received.  To read the full article published by the ADAVB this month, please click on the link here:  ADAVB Article – February 2017[...]

Congratulations to the new Dental Graduates of 2016

Nov 26

Congratulations to the new Dental Graduates of 2016

Friday the 25th of November was a huge day for myself & MW Partners, as invited Guest Speaker at two events – the ADAVB’s Half Day CPD Molar Teeth – discussing Tax Planning for 2017, and also the ADAVB’s New Graduates seminar. Our heartfelt congratulations to all the new dental graduates for 2016! It really [...]

“Drilling Down on Practice Taxes” – Practice Plus seminar held on the 16th of November 2016

Nov 26

“Drilling Down on Practice Taxes” – Practice Plus seminar held on the 16th of November 2016

What a fantastic day yesterday at the Practice Plus Seminar, where I discussed “Drilling Down on Practice Taxes”. Our congratulations to Rob & Lisa of Beaconsfield Dental- the prize winners of our sponsored giveaway! It was a real pleasure to meet all of you who attended, and I hope you found the session informative. I [...]

We have just provided 135 days of access to dental hygiene for people in need

Nov 26

We have just provided 135 days of access to dental hygiene for people in need

As part of a new initiative at MW Partners, we have joined forces with B1G1 in the hopes of making a difference. For everyone who attended Albert’s seminar on Saturday, we have made a donation to provide 135 days of access to dental hygiene for people in need. We are very proud to be part[...]

BOHDS Halfway Dinner

Nov 26

BOHDS Halfway Dinner

A few weeks back David Majtlis presented at the BOHDS (Bendigo Oral Health and Dentistry Society) Halfway Dinner. It was an outstanding evening and we were thrilled to be invited! Click the heading to view some of the photos from the evening[...]

Tax Strategies for Property Investors

Nov 26

Tax Strategies for Property Investors

1. Documentation Keep summaries of all your rental income and expenses. This is much easier if you have your management agent looking after your property where they pay all expenses and collect all income. They will normally provide a monthly and annual statement. Ensure you have all bank statements showing interest expense. The annual[...]

2014 ADIA Australian Dental Industry Awards

Nov 26

2014 ADIA Australian Dental Industry Awards

The ADIA Australian Dental Industry Awards are hosted by the Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA) to honour the achievements of companies and individuals within the Australian dental industry throughout the previous year. In 2014, they were presented at a gala dinner held on Friday, 21 March at Doltone House in Sydney.[...]