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The message accompanying the new trust rules is that there is an easy option with no stamp duty. That is true as far as it goes. […]

Treasury has released the draft legislation. Here is what it says, in plain terms, and what it means for a business or investment held in a […]

Payday Super has turned a long-ignored superannuation trap into an immediate one — and Christmas function season is exactly when it bites. It’s September, which means […]

The CGT trap in putting Mum on the title It is one of the most common arrangements in Australian family finance, and one of the most […]

And it has nothing to do with whether you claim a deduction. If you run a business from your home — family day care, a consulting […]

You have twelve months. Use them. From 1 July 2027, companies must give ASIC the director identification number of every director — through the channels you […]

Most Australians assume gambling winnings are tax-free, and for the everyday punter having a flutter that is usually right — a casual win at the casino […]

If a family member overseas is planning to send you money, there is a Full Federal Court decision you should read about first. Rene Cheung retired […]

Every accountant hears it. I have to wear a suit to see clients. The army makes me keep my hair short. I pay a parking fine […]

There are two clean ways to fund a trust investment with borrowed money and keep the interest deductible. There is also a common approach that does […]

Millions of Australians worked from home at some point during the 2025-26 financial year, and many are entitled to claim a deduction on their tax return […]

Australia’s national minimum wage increased by 4.75% on 1 July 2026, following a decision handed down by the Fair Work Commission on 2 June 2026. The […]

The start of a new financial year brings updated superannuation contribution limits, and for 2026-27, both caps have moved upward. Whether you are looking to grow […]

If you own a rental property — especially one that doubles as a holiday home or is listed on a platform like Airbnb or Stayz — […]

What is Division 296? Division 296 is an additional tax on the taxable earnings of superannuation balances above $3 million. Formally known as the Building a […]

What the law covers The Tax Reform No. 1 Act 2026 does not contain any measures dealing specifically with the taxation of trusts. What it does […]

Payday Super begins on 1 July 2026 One of the most significant payroll changes in years takes effect from 1 July 2026. Under the Payday Super […]

If you run a self-managed super fund, the end of the financial year is not something you can leave until July. There are specific obligations that […]