Risk Mitigation and Asset Protection
Posted 8 Oct '20
Posted 8 Oct '20
The blame game! We all play it, even if we are not the instigator. Fun if you win, but not if you roll the dice and lose. And this is why statistically, Australia is one of the most litigious environments in the world. When you open your mailbox and you find that lovely statement of claims (SOC) stating that they will see you in court, you know someone else wants your hard-earned money!
So, whilst you can spend an eternity building your wealth, brick by brick and piece by piece, no doubt it can all be taken away in an instant. It just takes someone, or something unpredictable to wipe the slate clean – case in point, the coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis.
So now, more than ever, we need to consider the protection of your wealth and assets. To mitigate the event that you ‘lose it all’, we need to consider suitable asset protection strategies so you can continue to reap the benefits of business and leave a legacy like no other.
As June 30th rapidly approaches, it's important to consider strategies that can help you minimise your tax liability for 2024. Whether you're a chippie, doctor, engineer, sales rep or architect, considering some of these tips below and whether they apply to your circumstances may save you paying more in tax than necessary.
Rivers focuses on providing great-value general insurance solutions that work. These solutions are delivered to both individuals and businesses that have been part of the communities in which we have lived and worked for many years.
The superannuation work test serves as a pivotal requirement for individuals navigating the landscape of voluntary contributions to their superannuation fund, especially as they approach and surpass the age of 67. But what exactly does this test entail, and why is it so crucial?