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Growing a successful business is never easy, but it can be immensely rewarding. However, even with the best-laid plans, things can – and do – go wrong.

In this month's Client Update we look at why estate planning is so critical in business planning, what happens if your company experiences a data breach, and we look at tighter tax focus on cross-border issues that are currently under scrutiny from the ATO.

As always, if you have any queries, contact our team on 9957 4033.

	Expecting the unexpected: The importance of estate planning Life does not always go according to plan but that doesn't mean you shouldn't make the effort to invest time in making sure your estate is passed on as you want it to be.
	Tax warning on overseas income Do you earn income overseas? A recent case highlights why you might pay more tax than you thought on foreign income.
	Hacked or spammed? Ensure you understand your obligations Scams cost Australian businesses almost $30 million in 2018 and they are occurring with increasing regularity. But what are 'reasonable' steps you have to take to protect your client data to ensure you meet the requirements of the Privacy Act?
	New Factsheet: Hybrid Arrangements Face Tougher Scrutiny The Australian Government has issued guidance on the application of its tough new measures designed to prevent exploitation of so-called 'hybrid mismatches'.
	Home office expenses rate increased Verification approaches for home office running expenses and electronic device expenses

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This article is provided for information purposes only and correct at the time of publication. It should not be used in place of advice from your accountant. Please contact us on 02 9957 4033 to discuss your specific circumstances.