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8 Sep

Booking the Band? You May Have Just Hired an Employee

Hiring entertainers, promotional staff or event contractors for your Christmas function could create superannuation obligations you didn't expect.


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8 Sep

Whose House Is It Anyway?

Helping a family member buy a property may seem straightforward, but the way ownership is structured today could have significant tax consequences years down the track.


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8 Sep

Working From Home? It Could Affect More Than Your Tax Deductions

Working from home could have tax implications long after you've stopped claiming deductions. Here's what every business owner should know.


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8 Sep

Director IDs: The ASIC Clean-Up Is Coming. Are You Ready?

ASIC's director ID data matching is set to expose outdated company records. A quick review now could save you time, stress and unnecessary penalties later.


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6 Sep

The Proposed 30% Minimum Tax on Discretionary Trusts

Just announced this week, draft legislation and explanatory materials with 15 DAY Consultation period!! Enough to give you a headache! These are NOT BETTER FOR YOU. It proposes an alternative to restructuring that would allow existing discretionary trusts to avoid the 30% minimum tax by fixing beneficiaries’ entitlements to income and capital, an apparently simple election with potentially significant long-term consequences. 


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18 Aug

Make The Most Of Your Peak Earning Years

As income grows, it's easy for spending to grow with it. This article explores practical strategies to help you make the most of your strongest earning years and build greater financial freedom for the future.


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17 Aug

B.I.T.E. Business Conference 2026: Connection, Insight and Innovation

B.I.T.E. Business Conference 2026 brought together business owners, leaders and innovators for a day of inspiration, learning and connection. Take a look back at the highlights from another successful event.


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13 Aug

Your Will Doesn't Control Your SMSF

Many SMSF members assume their Will determines who receives their super. However, without the right SMSF arrangements in place, the outcome may not be what you intended.


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10 Aug

Airbnb & Holiday Homes: What Property Owners Need To Know

The ATO has updated its approach to holiday homes and short-term rentals, potentially affecting deductions claimed by some property owners. Understanding how your property is used could help you avoid surprises at tax time.


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10 Aug

Receiving Money From Overseas? Documentation Matters

If family overseas is planning to send you money, it's important to have the right records in place. A recent court case highlights how difficult things can become when documentation is missing


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10 Aug

Just Because It's Essential Doesn't Make It Deductible

Many work-related expenses feel necessary, but that doesn't automatically make them tax deductible. Here's what the ATO looks at when assessing a claim


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10 Aug

Investing Through a Family Trust? Make Sure the Borrowing Is Structured Correctly

Borrowing through a family trust can be effective, but the wrong structure could put valuable interest deductions at risk.


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3 Aug

Received an unexpected ASIC registration notice? Stop before you pay

Received an ASIC renewal or company review notice in the mail? Before you pay, here's how to spot third-party correspondence and avoid unnecessary costs.


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28 Jul

A Major Change for SMSF Property Buyers

Planning to buy property through your SMSF? A key rule change from 10 August 2026 could impact your options. Understanding the deadline now may help you avoid missing an important opportunity.


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28 Jul

Two Jobs, One Tax-Free Threshold

Working more than one job this year? You could end up paying less tax throughout the year and more at tax time. Here's why it happens and how to avoid an unexpected bill.


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20 Jul

Negative Gearing - What Actually Changes

The headlines say negative gearing is "gone." For most investors, that is not what the new law does.


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14 Jul

The 30% Floor on Capital Gains

From 1 July 2027, the 50% CGT discount will be replaced — for individuals, trusts and partnerships — by two mechanisms working together: indexation of the asset's cost base, and a minimum 30% tax on the resulting net gain.


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30 Jun

Planning Your Super Contributions for the Year Ahead

For many business owners, superannuation is something that gets attention in June — when tax planning comes into focus. But the real opportunity lies in planning your super contributions at the start of the financial year, not the end.


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