Tax
The importance of financial advice in living a lifestyle of choice
6 February
Life is full of milestones and changes that shape our journey. Whether it’s starting a family, buying a home, running a business, or retiring, our financial needs and goals evolve over time. Navigating these transitions while maintaining a...[Read More]
Understanding estate planning and key legal tools: why legal advice is essential
30 January
Estate planning is the process of organising and managing your assets during your lifetime and determining how they will be distributed after your death. It goes beyond simply writing a will; it involves making key decisions about property...[Read More]
Tax changes ruled out as treasurer launches food fight
23 January
The treasurer has poured cold water on any new taxes, saying Labor is focused on targeted cost of living relief. Asked whether Labor would bring any new taxes to the upcoming federal election, Jim Chalmers said, “no, our focus is on the tax...[Read More]
Super concessions take biggest bite from the budget
19 December
Major cost-of-living measures aren’t on the cards in the federal budget update because of a $25 billion hit to the books, as data reveals new drags on the bottom line. The mid-year economic and fiscal outlook will show more than $16 billion in...[Read More]
Tax on large withdrawals floated to future-proof super
12 December
Retirees might be more inclined to use super for its intended purpose – income for retirement – under a proposal to tax oversized withdrawals. Four actuaries have waded into the ever-contentious tax debate with a discussion paper thrashing out...[Read More]
‘Surprise’ budget windfalls drying up, economists warn
28 November
Australia is waving goodbye to budget surpluses and returning abruptly to deficit, facing a $49 billion deterioration in the bottom line as per forecasts from leading economists. The $15.8 billion surplus logged in the last financial year to...[Read More]
Some tips to help grow your superannuation
31 October
Retirement is a period most people eagerly anticipate. It’s that wonderful stage of life when you can finally unwind and spend your time as you please. You can even spend retirement focusing on the businesses you’ve been planning and have put...[Read More]
Stage three tax cut spending spree yet to surface
17 October
Tax cuts don’t appear to be fuelling shopping sprees, with transaction data suggesting extra take-home pay is going towards staples and paying down debt. Footy finals were the only bright spot in an otherwise glum September for spending, with...[Read More]
myGovID is changing to myID
10 October
Find out about the new name, what’s changing and how it affects you. Soon, myGovID will be changing to myID. The app will have a new name and new look, but you’ll continue to use it in the same way. What you need to...[Read More]
Rich getting richer amid calls to narrow wealth divide
15 August
Ordinary Australians struggle to make ends meet while the richest enjoy billions in untaxed capital gains, a new report claims. The wealth of Australia’s richest 200 people almost tripled as a proportion of national gross domestic product over the...[Read More]
Some useful tips to grow your superannuation
27 June
Retirement is a period most people eagerly anticipate. It’s that wonderful stage of life when you can finally unwind and spend your time as you please. You can even spend retirement focusing on the businesses you’ve been planning and have put...[Read More]
Top 10 tips for developing a business exit strategy: Business Succession and Estate Planning
30 May
Given all the hard work that building up a business takes, it can be hard to say goodbye – so it’s important to do it right. Developing an exit strategy well in advance allows you to have control over your small business’s future while...[Read More]
Tips to grow your superannuation
11 January
Retirement is a period most people eagerly anticipate. It’s that wonderful stage of life when you can finally unwind and spend your time as you please. You can even spend retirement focusing on the businesses you’ve been planning and have put...[Read More]
The top 5 advantages of home ownership
28 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]
Creating a better business with cloud accounting
23 November
Does your company still use desktop software or spreadsheets for accounting tasks? If so, then it could be time to upgrade to a cloud-based accounting system. In comparison to on-premises solutions, cloud accounting for small businesses offers...[Read More]