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JHG Education & Research Last updated April 2013

93% Tax Rate on Super Contributions – Don’t Let It Be You! Most taxpayers are aware of compulsory superannuation guarantee contributions, which have been in place in Australia now for over twenty years. However when it comes to additional contributions to your superannuation fund, it’s essential you are fully aware of the caps the ATO has in place to ensure you are not in breach of current policy or at risk of excess fees. Unfortunately for one taxpayer recently reported on, they found out the hard way. more >

Factory built apartments; the way of the future? The construction of buildings has evolved significantly over centuries, and with new technology comes faster and more innovative ways of design and production. However the general principle of construction remained the same; find a site, build on site. The industry, however, has made significant ground since the twentieth century, as our thoughts on design and concept have been radically challenged. more >

Is It Time To Fix Your Home Loan? We are rapidly approaching the time of year when the federal government releases the annual budget, and with January’s announcement by Julia Gillard of the next federal election date, there will no doubt be a particular focus by treasury on strengthening our economy and continuing discipline in spending. more >

The Upcoming 2013 Australian Federal Budget We are rapidly approaching the time of year when the federal government releases the annual budget, and with January’s announcement by Julia Gillard of the next federal election date, there will no doubt be a particular focus by treasury on strengthening our economy and continuing discipline in spending. more >

ATO Scams – keep your information safe! Every year there seems to be more and more professional fraudsters attempting to deceive the general public into divulging their personal details, whether it by email, post, internet or phone; one way or another, they will secure your information and use it against you. more >

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