Napier & Blakeley

Capital allowances: draft effective lives of assets used in car parking and the parking services industry

The ATO has just released below New Effective Lives of Div.40-95 plant on Operating Plant with regards to Carparks.

Our National Tax Director, Paul Mazoletti is pleased to advise he will review over the Christmas break and respond to the ATO with comments accordingly.

In the meantime please ensure you all have a safe holiday and lovely Christmas on behalf of the team at Napier & Blakeley.

Proposed new determinations

They propose to add the following list of effective life determinations to the Commissioner’s schedule to apply to assets purchased (or otherwise first used or installed ready-to-use) on or after 1 July 2016 (within the meaning of section 40–95 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997). Continue reading

PIF Brisbane Charity Sailing Cup

DSCN0743Napier & Blakeley were pleased to again support  The Property Industry  Foundation in the 2nd Brisbane Charity Sailing Cup.  This is a unique opportunity for client entertainment, business networking and relationship building, while making a difference to desperate kids who are doing it tough, by raising money to build a home for homeless young people.

The event was very well supported with well over 20 yachts racing from the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron in Manly, QLD. Continue reading