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February 20, 2024

Closing The Gap: Gender & Superannuation

There exists a persistent and concerning gender gap in superannuation. Women often find themselves disadvantaged compared to their male counterparts when building wealth for their golden […]
February 20, 2024

Explaining The New Reporting Regime For The Sharing Economy

The Sharing Economy Reporting Regime (SERR) represents a significant development in Australia’s tax landscape, requiring certain businesses operating in the sharing economy to report specific transactions […]
February 5, 2024

Crafting Your Own New Year’s Business Resolution In 2024

With business operations underway, a new calendar year presents a perfect opportunity for entrepreneurs and business professionals to reflect on the past and set the stage […]
January 29, 2024

Navigating Challenging Times – Understanding NANE Income Versus Assessable Income

The recent spate of extreme weather events during the summer in various parts of Australia has presented unprecedented challenges for small businesses. As a result, the […]
January 29, 2024

Selling Your Business? These CGT Concessions Could Help Increase Your Super

As a small business owner gearing up for retirement, selling your business can be a strategic move to give your nest egg that final boost. However, […]
January 29, 2024

Why Are The Stage 3 Tax Cuts The Subject Of Discussion?

In a significant reversal to a key election promise, the Australian federal cabinet has approved changes to the stage-three tax cuts package, set to come into […]
January 29, 2024

How To Navigate Business Challenges In 2024

Stepping into 2024, businesses may navigate dynamic economic, societal, and technological shifts. Successfully navigating these changes requires a strategic and agile approach, which is essential for […]
December 19, 2023

Lodgement Penalty Amnesty For Businesses Ends 31 December 2023

The ATO’s lodgment penalty amnesty has been extended, providing thousands of eligible enterprises with a chance to rectify overdue income tax returns, business activity statements (BAS), […]
December 18, 2023

Chasing Up End Of Year Invoices

As the calendar year draws to a close, businesses often find themselves in a familiar but often challenging position – chasing invoices.  A healthy cash flow […]
December 15, 2023

Rightsizing Your Lifestyle: The Art of Property Downsizing

 As retirees embrace a new phase in their lives, the concept of property downsizing is gaining momentum as a strategic and rewarding financial move.  Downsizing isn’t […]
December 15, 2023

Unlocking the Secrets of Deductions: A Holiday Home Owner’s Essential Checklist

Property owners need to understand the intricacies of deductions associated with their cherished holiday retreats. However, as the holiday season approaches, they may find that their […]
November 27, 2023

Do You Have A Goal For Your Business?

Have you ever wondered about the origin story of your business? What drove you to start it in the first place? It’s a question that often […]
November 27, 2023

5 Superannuation Misconceptions Australians Might Have…

Superannuation, often called ‘super,’ is a vital part of Australia’s financial landscape. It’s a retirement savings system intended to provide financial security in your golden years. […]
November 27, 2023

Claiming Motor Vehicle Expenses On Your Tax Return

As a business owner, one of the perks is the ability to claim tax deductions for expenses related to motor vehicles used in your business operations. […]
November 26, 2023

Unlocking Business Value: Essential Steps to Determine Your Company’s Worth

Determining the value of your business is a critical step when contemplating a sale. Unfortunately, a significant number of business owners are unaware of the monetary […]
October 31, 2023

Providing Affordable Housing? You Could Be Eligible For A CGT Discount

An additional 10% capital gains tax (CGT) discount may be available when you sell an Australian residential rental property that you used to provide affordable housing. […]
October 31, 2023

The Age Pension Thresholds Have Changed Since 1 July 2023…

One of the most common questions from those entering or nearing retirement is, ‘How much money can I have before it affects my pension?’ Our answer […]
October 31, 2023

What Is A Transition To Retirement Pension?

Not quite ready to take the plunge into full retirement, but ready to make a start?    Transitioning into the retirement phase of your life means […]
October 29, 2022

Australian super funds gorge on cryptocurrency

The value of cryptocurrency assets inside Australian self managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) increased by 589.9% ($1.17bn) between June 2019 and June 2022, according to the latest […]
September 29, 2022

120% deduction for skills training and technology costs

The Government has reinvigorated the 120% skills training and technology costs deduction for small and medium business. An election ago, the 2022-23 Budget proposed a 120% […]
September 29, 2022

Acquiring collectibles in your SMSF

Clients with self managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) often ask what assets the SMSF can acquire.  Why? The golden rule for acquiring assets inside your SMSF is […]
September 29, 2022

How to sell your business

When it comes to selling a business, there are two key components at play: structuring the transaction; and positioning the business to the market. Both elements […]
September 28, 2022

Knowing where you’re headed: Your personal Clarity Plan

By David Downie, Partner What do you want from your business? What do you want from your investments? What do you want from your job or profession? […]
August 29, 2022

How high will interest rates go?

The RBA lifted the cash rate to 1.85% in early August 2022. The increase comes a few weeks after Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe told the […]
August 29, 2022

FBT-free electric cars

New legislation before Parliament, if enacted, will make zero or low emission vehicles FBT-free. We explore who can access the concession and how. Electric vehicles (EVs) […]
August 29, 2022

It’s Not Easy Being Green

Climate change featured heavily during the election and now the Albanese Government is putting into place some of the promises it made. We look at the […]
July 28, 2022

Tax and the family home

Everyone knows you don’t pay tax on your family home when you sell it… right? We take a closer look at the main residence exemption that […]