Holiday Closures: Important Dates and Deadlines
As the festive season approaches, we want to keep you informed about our office schedule and important deadlines. Holiday Closure Dates:...
More women using ‘downsizer’ contributions to boost super
If you are aged 55 years or older, the downsizer contribution rules enable you to contribute up to $300,000 from the proceeds of the sale...
The ban on genetic test insurance discrimination
The ability for life insurers to discriminate based on adverse predictive genetic test results will be banned under a new Government ...
Payday super: the details
‘Payday super’ will overhaul the way in which superannuation guarantee is administered. We look at the first details and the impending oblig
Is the RBA to blame? The economic state of play
The politicians have weighed in on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s economic policy and their reticence to reduce interest rates in the face
Property and ‘lifestyle’ assets in the spotlight
Own an investment property or an expensive lifestyle asset like a boat or aircraft? The ATO are looking closely at these assets to see if wh
The rise in business bankruptcy
ASIC’s annual insolvency data shows corporate business failure is up 39% compared to last financial year. The industries with the highest re
The changes to how tax practitioners work with clients
The Government has amended the legislation guiding registered tax practitioners to include compulsory reporting of material uncorrected
Is your family home really tax free?
The main residence exemption exempts your family home from capital gains tax (CGT) when you dispose of it. But, like all things involving...
What’s ahead for 2024-25?
Personal tax cuts, superannuation rate hikes, and employer obligations—here’s what businesses and employees need to prepare for.