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January 13, 2026

Family-Owned Businesses and Succession Concerns in the New Year

Family-owned businesses are the backbone of many communities, but as a new year approaches, succession planning often becomes an uncomfortable yet essential topic.  Many families put […]
December 15, 2025

Allworths Finance

Allworths Finance is now a full-service Finance Brokerage. We are pleased to announce that in addition to our commercial & equipment finance capabilities, we are now […]
December 15, 2025

Minimising Pay Gap Situations In Your Business: Practical Steps For The New Year

As we approach a new year, many businesses are focusing on building stronger teams, improving culture and setting the foundation for sustainable growth. One area that […]
December 11, 2025

Selling An Asset In Retirement: What Pensioners Need To Know

For many retirees, the caravan, boat or motorhome is more than just a possession or an asset – it represents lifestyle, freedom and years of cherished […]
December 8, 2025

Using Superannuation To Cover Medical Expenses: What You Can (And Can’t) Claim

Superannuation is designed to fund your retirement, but in certain circumstances, you may be able to access it early to help cover significant medical expenses.  While […]
December 1, 2025

FBT & Christmas Parties: What Businesses Need To Know This Festive Season

As the year winds down, many businesses are preparing to celebrate with end-of-year parties, staff gifts, and client events.  While these celebrations are a great way […]
November 26, 2025

Holiday Home Owners on Notice as ATO Tightens Deduction Rules: What You Need to Know

If you own a holiday home—or use one partly as a rental and partly for personal enjoyment—the ATO has made it clear that the rules around […]
November 24, 2025

Getting Your Business End-Of-Year Ready

As the year draws to a close, many business owners find themselves juggling festive preparations, staff holidays, and the final rush of customer orders. Amid the […]
November 17, 2025

Don’t Treat Your Super As A Holiday Fund, The ATO Warns

As the festive season approaches, it’s natural to feel the pinch  –  extra gifts, extra meals, travel, and year-end celebrations all add up.  For members and […]
November 10, 2025

What Incurs An Audit From The ATO?

No one enjoys the idea of an Australian Taxation Office (ATO) audit, but it’s a reality that both individuals and businesses should be prepared for. The […]
November 3, 2025

The Westpac Work-From-Home Case: What It Means For Businesses And Their Teams

The Fair Work Commission’s recent ruling against Westpac has sent ripples through workplaces across Australia — and for good reason. In a climate where hybrid work […]
October 27, 2025

Payday Super: What Employers Need to Know About the Draft Proposal

Australia’s superannuation system is set for one of its biggest shake-ups in decades. The government’s “Payday Super” draft proposal aims to make super payments faster, fairer, […]
October 20, 2025

A Last-Minute Tax Checklist: What to Prepare Before 31 October

If you haven’t yet lodged your tax return, you’re not alone. With the 31 October deadline fast approaching (for those not already on our tax agent […]
October 13, 2025

Creating Effective Marketing Strategies for Seasonal Events

Seasonal events like Black Friday, Christmas, Easter, and Mother’s Day are more than dates on a calendar—they’re opportunities to engage with customers, increase brand visibility, and […]
October 6, 2025

Superannuation And Relationship Breakdowns: What You Need to Know

When a relationship ends – whether it’s a marriage or a de facto partnership—there’s a lot to work through emotionally, practically, and financially.  Among the assets […]
September 22, 2025

Diversification: When It Makes Sense for Your Business (and When It Doesn’t)

Diversification is often hailed as a smart growth strategy—spreading your business into new products, services, or markets so you’re not reliant on a single revenue stream. […]
September 15, 2025

Lodging A Tax Return In Retirement: What You Need to Know

Retirement doesn’t automatically mean freedom from tax obligations.  While some retirees may no longer need to file a tax return, many still do, depending on their […]
September 8, 2025

Selling Your Rental Property: What You Need to Know About Capital Gains Tax

If you’re thinking about selling your rental property, one of the most important things to prepare for is Capital Gains Tax (CGT).  Many property investors underestimate […]
April 27, 2023

Selling a business? The pros and cons of earn-out clauses

Earn-out clauses for the sale of a business are increasingly common. We look at the positives and negatives that every business owner should consider. Business transactions […]
April 27, 2023

Company money: a guide for owners

When you start a business, inevitably, it consumes not just a lot of time but also a lot of cash (much of which you have already […]
April 27, 2023

How does FBT apply to electric cars?

Just in time for the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year that started on 1 April, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) released new details on electric vehicles. […]
March 30, 2023

What will the ATO be asking about your holiday home?

Taxpayers claiming deductions on holiday homes are in the ATO’s sights. The ATO is more than a little concerned that people with holiday homes are claiming […]
March 30, 2023

The ‘super’ wars

A consultation paper released by Treasury has sparked a national debate about the role, purpose and access to superannuation ahead of the 2023-24 Federal Budget. What […]
March 30, 2023

What’s the deal with working from home?

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated its approach to how you claim expenses for working from home. The ATO has ‘refreshed’ the way you can […]
February 27, 2023

5 scenarios where early tax planning is key

By Cynthia Fei, Manager Many of us assume that tax planning is only necessary at the end of the year. It often stays on our to-do […]
February 27, 2023

Is ‘downsizing’ worth it?

From 1 January 2023, those 55 and over can make a ‘downsizer’ contribution to superannuation. Downsizer contributions are an excellent way to get money into superannuation […]
February 27, 2023

The ATO’s final position on risky trust distributions

The ATO has released its final position on how it will apply some integrity rules dealing with trust distributions – changing the goal posts for trusts […]