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The end-of-year holiday period can be make or break for your business. Whether you’re gearing up for a rush or planning a shutdown, the key is early …

As an SMSF trustee, it’s your responsibility to ensure that all members receiving an account-based pension are paid their minimum pension amounts by …

If you’re considering investing your money or your super in line with your values, you’re certainly not alone. A growing number of Australians want …

If you’re a small business owner who’s been using the ATO’s Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH) to pay your employees’ super, we’ve …

The Australian government’s promise to cut student loan debts by 20% has now become law. If you’re one of more than three million Australians who have …

Each new financial year, many of us take a closer look at our super funds’ performance, and you’re more likely to be targeted by salespeople, cold …

Since February 2023, the Australian government has been planning to introduce a new tax of 15% on a portion of “earnings” relating to total …

Effective 1 July 2025, businesses can no longer claim income tax deductions for interest charges imposed by the ATO on unpaid or underpaid tax …

If you run a small or medium business, you know that financial accuracy’s important but sometimes mistakes can happen or information can change. …

On 23 July, the Labor government introduced legislation aimed at enacting its election promise to reduce student debt by 20%. The Bill proposes to: …

Setting up your own self managed super fund (SMSF) can have its benefits, but it also comes with significant obligations. These include appointing …

If you’re one of the millions of Australians who use buy now pay later (BNPL) services, important changes are now in effect that will give you …

If retirement is on the horizon and you have a large amount of accrued leave, you may well be contemplating whether to take a big holiday now, or just …

In the wake of recent cyber-attacks on several large Australian super funds, you might be wondering how to protect your retirement savings. The past …

The way superannuation is paid may be about to undergo a significant transformation. The Labor government’s proposed “payday super” reforms would …

Music can be a powerful tool in creating the right atmosphere for your business. However, it’s important to understand that most music is legally …

Are you worried about rumours claiming your super preservation age will change from 1 June 2025? Take a deep breath – the ATO has confirmed these …

If someone close to you dies and you’re the one responsible for taking over their tax affairs, there are a number of steps you need to take to advise …

As a parent or guardian, it’s essential to understand how tax applies to your child’s money. If your child has a savings account or receives other …

In today’s sharing economy, platforms like Airbnb have made it easier than ever to earn extra income by renting out a spare room or your entire …

To be eligible to claim working from home (WFH) expenses, you need to be genuinely working from home to fulfil your employment duties, not just …

You may be starting out in business and trying to decide whether to become a sole trader or to set up a company. Alternatively, you may already be an …

If you’ve thought about upskilling or undertaking professional development this year, you may be able to claim some of your self-education expenses in …

Announced as part of the 2024–2025 Budget, and now legislated, the $20,000 instant asset write-off limit has been extended for a further 12 months …

The December 2024 Consumer Price Index (CPI) number has been released, confirming that the superannuation general transfer balance cap will increase …

Check off everything you need for your tax return EOFY is a crucial time for businesses – and a busy one. Not only do you need to carry out the usual …

Choosing the right investment option for your superannuation is important for your retirement savings. It’s essential to understand the different …

As a small business owner, you know how important it is to get your GST right. If you’ve realised you’ve incorrectly charged GST on a sale, don’t …

Hoping to claim tax deductions on your vacant land? You need to meet a number of strict conditions to claim for costs such as interest payments on …

For legacy lifetime, life expectancy and market-linked superannuation income stream products that generally commenced prior to 20 September 2007, …