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Tax-effective strategies, ATO updates, and year-end planning for individuals and businesses.
View our Tax service →A good tax accountant does more than lodge a return once a year. Here's how to tell a genuine adviser from a form-filler, what to ask before you engage one, and why a firm that also handles your planning and lending can save you money the standalone options miss.
Read article →Key tax lodgement dates and obligations for Q1 FY 2027 (July – September 2026). Deadlines for BAS, PAYG, super contributions, TPAR and more.
The government has confirmed testamentary discretionary trusts will keep their tax-advantaged status. Here's what that means, why these structures are one of the most powerful estate planning tools available, and who should consider one.
Division 296 adds an extra layer of tax to superannuation balances above $3 million from 1 July 2026. Here's what it means, who it affects, and why the year to 30 June 2027 is the window to plan.
Salary sacrificing into super is one of the most tax-effective strategies available to Australian employees. Here are 10 things you need to understand before you start, including the traps that catch people out.
The 2026 budget left SMSF capital gains tax rules untouched while reforming individual CGT from 1 July 2027. How SMSF CGT works and why the gap is widening.
Debt recycling isn't a single strategy. It has variations from plain vanilla to property-with-a-trust. A guide to the main approaches and where each one fits.
The 2026–27 Budget represents a meaningful shift in Australia's tax system, with a focus on improving housing affordability, rebalancing tax concessions, and cost-of-living relief.
With interest rates at elevated levels, achieving financial success may seem challenging. However, there are strategies that remain effective regardless of market conditions. One such strategy is Debt Recycling.
Stay up to date with key tax lodgement dates and obligations for Q4 FY 2026 (April – June 2026), including BAS, super contributions and end-of-year deadlines.
The ATO regularly publishes focus areas for small businesses. One of the top areas where the ATO regularly sees errors is where a private company shareholder uses business money and assets for personal use or benefit.
The ATO is increasing its focus on FBT compliance, particularly for small and medium-sized businesses. Key areas include company vehicles, logbooks, and employee benefits.
During the 2025 calendar year you may have inherited, purchased or otherwise acquired land in NSW for the first time and may now be liable to pay land tax. For
Approaching retirement? Learn how to use your superannuation for income, reduce tax and plan ahead with expert retirement planning advice.
Key tax lodgement dates and obligations for Q3 FY 2026 (January – March 2026). Deadlines for BAS, PAYG, superannuation contributions and more.
Working out the cost of electricity used to run your electric vehicle for business purposes requires specific records and some key choices. Here's what you need to know.
Key tax lodgement dates and obligations for Q2 FY 2026 (October – December 2025). Deadlines for BAS, PAYG, superannuation contributions and more.
Every self-managed super fund must meet a set of annual compliance obligations by 30 June. Missing a deadline doesn't just mean a penalty. It can put your fund's complying status at risk. Here's everything on the list.
Debt recycling is one of the most powerful wealth-building strategies available to Australian homeowners, yet it's widely misunderstood. This guide explains how it works, who it suits, and the risks you need to understand.
Understanding how much you can contribute to superannuation, and in what form, is fundamental to maximising your retirement savings and managing your tax. Here are the 2025–26 rules in plain English.
The structure you choose for your business affects your tax bill, your asset protection, your ability to split income and your flexibility to bring in investors. Most Australians pick a structure without fully understanding the long-term implications.
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