EOFY 2026 Checklist for employees, sole-traders, business owners and retirees
May 7, 2026
A plain-English EOFY 2026 checklist for PAYG employees, sole traders, company/trust owners and retirees.
Before you retire
August 4, 2025
If you’re planning to retire, you need to consider: Special rules apply if you receive an employment termination payment, genuine redundancy payment or payments from an approved early retirement scheme….
Trusts are back in the ATO spotlight
August 4, 2025
With more than 947,000 trusts operating across Australia, it’s no surprise the ATO continues to keep a close eye on how these structures are managed. Trusts remain central to many…
Your future just got a super boost – are you ready?
July 7, 2025
With the new financial year comes a fresh wave of superannuation changes that could make a real difference to your retirement savings. Let’s unpack what’s changing – and how to…
How the $3m super tax may affect you (and what to do next)
June 4, 2025
As the federal government moves to introduce a new 15 per cent tax on superannuation earnings above $3 million (known as Division 296 tax), concerns and debates have emerged about…
Federal Budget 2025-26: Spotlight on tax
April 7, 2025
In the shadow of an upcoming election, Jim Chalmers’ fourth Budget delivered small but unexpected tax cuts for all Australian taxpayers. The modest cuts were delivered against a backdrop of…
Tax update March 2025
March 6, 2025
New year, new rules: ATO’s 2025 focus areas for small businesses The Australian Taxation Office has kicked off 2025 by announcing its major areas of interest when it comes to…
Contractor or employee: Which are you?
February 4, 2021
With COVID-19 having a significant impact on traditional employment, many people are working as a contractor for the first time either by choice or necessity. It’s not just a lifestyle…
Turning redundancy into opportunity
February 4, 2021
As the economy starts to recover from COVID-19 shutdowns, some sectors may take longer than others to return to their normal operating capacity and some companies may never fully recover….
Tax-effective ways to boost your super
December 10, 2020
After a year when the average superannuation balance fell slightly or, at best, moved sideways, the summer holidays could be a good opportunity to think about ways to rebuild your…
Making your savings work harder
November 10, 2020
With tax cuts and stimulus payments on the way, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is urging us to open our wallets and spend to kick start the national economy. But if your…
Granny flats: tax tips and traps
November 10, 2020
The idea of adding a granny flat to your property sounds like a great idea. A property to rent out to generate some welcome extra income, or a home for…
Federal Budget 2020-21 Analysis
October 13, 2020
Building a bridge to recovery In what has been billed as one of the most important budgets since the Great Depression, and the first since the onset of the COVID-19…
Paying taxes and maximising tax deductions
August 11, 2020
Tax time can feel stressful; however, paying close attention to allowable deductions may lower the tax you need to pay on your tax return. Here are some allowable deductions you…
Super changes add flexibility
August 5, 2020
Just when you thought you had a grip on the superannuation rules, they change again. This time though, the changes are mostly positive, especially for older super members keen to…
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