Tax
End of financial year tax tips
1 June
July 1st is fast approaching, and we all know what that means. Yes, it’s tax time. Unfortunately, filing taxes can be a laborious, frustrating, time-consuming, and somewhat overwhelming process for some of us. However, for others, filing their...[Read More]
Super health check
17 May
Use this checklist to review the health of your super in 5 easy steps. Why you should review your super Your super is one of the biggest assets you’ll accumulate in your lifetime. However, many Australians think they don’t need to worry about...[Read More]
Super tax tweak to slug top 10pct, Treasury docs reveal
26 April
A 20-year-old earning an average wage – about $90,000 a year in today’s terms – is expected to be captured under federal government changes to superannuation tax concessions, but only by the time they reach their early sixties. New Treasury...[Read More]
Higher taxes to hit multimillion-dollar super balances
1 March
Superannuation balances above $3 million will be taxed at a higher rate as the Albanese government hunts for opportunities to improve the budget bottom line. The changes won’t come in for another two years and will apply to about 80,000 people in...[Read More]
Why is it important to discuss inheritance planning with your family
4 February
While most people write wills, very few families discuss inheritance. Parents avoid discussing inheritance planning with their children due to the subject’s sensitivity. However, avoiding the conversation does more harm than good. For example,...[Read More]
Top 5 advantages of home ownership
29 December
Your decision to purchase a new house is a significant life event, and the thought of becoming a homeowner might be a little intimidating. However, homeownership brings with it several advantages, including the freedom to design your home as you...[Read More]
Wills and Estates
8 December
The significance of choosing the appropriate structure to make the protection and maintenance of your assets possible cannot be overstated. This is necessary regardless of whether you have acquired your fortune on your own or through inheritance. In...[Read More]
Top questions when applying for a director ID
17 November
Who needs to apply for a director ID? You need a director ID if you are a director of a: company registered with the Australian Securities and Investments CommissionExternal link (ASIC) or the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous...[Read More]
Government eyes off super tax concessions
10 November
Super tax concessions are in the Albanese government’s line of sight as it looks for opportunities to boost revenue and repair the budget bottom line. Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones said tax concessions on super funds are costly to government...[Read More]
Australians owe almost $45b in unpaid tax
3 November
Australians owe almost $45 billion in unpaid taxes – and the tax office is coming to collect. Collectable debt rose by 69 per cent to $44.8 billion in 2021/22, from $26.5 billion in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Gathering that money will...[Read More]
Budget repair begins, tax reform is next
27 October
The Albanese government has been praised for taking the first step towards budget repair by banking its unexpected commodities windfall, with serious tax reform likely to be addressed in future budgets. With government debt expected to hit the...[Read More]
Electric car tax cuts welcome, more wanted
26 October
Federal budget tax cuts for electric cars and moves to create a national electric vehicle charging network in Australia have been welcomed by motoring and environmental groups overnight. The policies could shave $4700 off the cost of buying an...[Read More]
Seven tax planning strategies for small business
19 October
Tried-and-Tested Tax Planning Strategies for Small Businesses Every dollar counts in business, especially for small enterprises. Therefore, you need to find ways to minimise your tax liability in addition to optimising income or profit. With a small...[Read More]
PM insists ‘no change’ on income tax cuts
12 October
Senior ministers are sticking to the script on income tax cuts despite a confusing week of debate about the legislated changes. The Albanese government has been accused of moving to break a central election promise after flying kites over the future...[Read More]
PM reaffirms no change to tax cut policy
12 October
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has defended the Albanese government’s position on the stage three tax cuts, saying it hasn’t gone back on its promise. Mr Marles said while the government was openly discussing the pressures placed on the...[Read More]