Tax
A generational guide to minimising tax throughout life
13 November
Tax isn’t just a yearly chore — it’s a lifelong consideration. From your first job to retirement, understanding how to manage your tax obligations can make a significant difference to your financial well-being. Each stage of life presents...[Read More]
Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) checklist
13 November
A Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) offers individuals more control over their retirement savings, but it comes with significant responsibilities. This checklist outlines key considerations and requirements to help ensure compliance and effective...[Read More]
On the road with tools in tow: What travelling tradies need to know about legal and insurance essentials
13 November
Setting off around Australia as a travelling tradie can be one of the most rewarding ways to work — combining freedom, flexibility, and financial opportunity. Whether you’re chasing projects across state borders, filling in demand in regional...[Read More]
Deputy Commissioner, Emma Rosenzweig talks Payday Super
13 November
If you haven’t heard much about Payday Super, this is a good starting point. Put simply, Payday Super is about paying super on payday. So, if you’re an employer, from 1 July 2026 you’ll pay your super guarantee obligations at the same time as...[Read More]
FBT and festivities: what employers need to know
6 November
Find out if your staff parties, recreational activities and employee gifts will attract FBT. As the end of year approaches, many businesses celebrate with staff parties, events and gifts to recognise and reward their employees. If...[Read More]
Bold idea to starve off hunger, food waste in Australia
5 November
While some Australians go hungry, enough food to fill the MCG nine times over is thrown away by farmers and growers each year. A bold idea proposed by Australia’s top hunger relief charity could solve this, with tax relief touted as a potential...[Read More]
Top five fears of small business owners and how an accountant can provide solutions
30 October
Starting and running a small business is both rewarding and challenging. While the independence and potential for growth are appealing, small business owners often face numerous fears that can keep them up at night. From financial instability to...[Read More]
Governor takes aim at tax barrier to economic mobility
29 October
An age-old tax keeping empty nesters in huge homes while young families squeeze into apartments has drawn renewed ire from a frequent critic. Successive Reserve Bank governors have criticised stamp duty, the tax paid on property purchases. “My...[Read More]
How your relationship with your accountant evolves — from tax saver to trusted business partner
23 October
For many business owners, the first interaction with an accountant is purely transactional — a meeting once a year to “get the tax done.” At this early stage, your accountant’s role is clear: minimise your tax and keep you compliant with the...[Read More]
Super payout warning over cosmetic medical treatments
23 October
Tapping the compassionate release of super to fund inappropriate cosmetic procedures needs to be stamped out, the tax office and health practitioner regulators say. The warning comes as new ATO data shows a further jump in applicants seeking early...[Read More]
Treasurer defends $4b hit from super tax backdown
16 October
A $4 billion budget hole created by an overhaul of the government’s contentious super tax policy will be filled using other measures, the treasurer says. Labor is defending major changes to its planned superannuation tax hike, which will see the...[Read More]
‘Payday super’ popular but could challenge small firms
16 October
Australia’s superannuation industry and unions welcome new payday super legislation to align employer contributions with pay cycles, while others voice concern about the impact on small business. Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Thursday introduced the...[Read More]
We all want to pay less tax — but what does “Tax Minimisation” really mean?
9 October
It’s no secret: when tax time rolls around, most of us look for ways to reduce how much we owe. But there’s a big difference between smart tax planning and simply trying to avoid tax. The key term to know is tax minimisation — the legal and...[Read More]
Timeline set for easing of student debt burden
9 October
Some three million Australians with a student debt will soon see their balance owed reduced as the tax office prepares to implement a 20 per cent cut. The Australian Tax Office will apply the reprieve from mid-November and anticipates half of...[Read More]
Debt recycling explainer: Turning debt into wealth
2 October
For most people, debt feels like a weight to get rid of as quickly as possible. Paying off the mortgage or other personal debt is often seen as the ultimate financial goal. But there’s a strategy called debt recycling that flips the script:...[Read More]