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Optima Partners News – October 2022
Check out our latest newsletter and overview. OPTIMA PARTNERS – OP Budget 2022 2023 Overview...
2020 The Government Economic Stimulus Package UPDATED!
UPDATES:  The Government Economic Stimulus Package  Monday 30th March 2020: Scott Morrison today (30/03/2020) announced...
WHY YOUR COST OF MANAGING TAX AFFAIRS DEDUCTION MATTERS
  On Sunday 26 June, just six days before the federal election, the ALP’s Shadow...
Budget Changes to Superannuation
If you are feeling a little battered and bruised from the announced changes in the...
NEGATIVE LOGIC ON NEGATIVE GEARING & WORK RELATED DEDUCTIONS
NEGATIVE LOGIC ON NEGATIVE GEARING & WORK RELATED EXPENSES Negative gearing:  In accounting the matching principle...
NEW PRIME MINISTER: NEW TAXES ?
NEW PRIME MINISTER: NEW TAXES ? Welcome Mr. Turnbull to the leadership position in Australia...
NEGATIVE GEARING ESCAPES BUDGET AXE
Negative gearing escapes budget axe Negative gearing – the ability to reduce your taxable income by...
WHAT WASN’T IN THE 2015 BUDGET
What wasn’t in the 2015 budget Last week Treasurer Joe Hockey released the Federal Budget for...
Tax reform is on the agenda
There has been a lot of long overdue talk recently about the Australian Tax System....

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Official Statement – New ATO correspondence system
Optima Partners has recently introduced a new system to manage ATO correspondence for our registered...
How to set up a self-managed super fund (SMSF)
A self-managed super fund (SMSF) can provide flexibility, investment choice and potential tax benefits for...
Peak bodies declare support for removal of red tape
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced on September 24, 2025 that the government is looking at...
Succession planning: a comprehensive guide
Succession planning is a key component of a successful business strategy. It is a crucial...
Key Dates – October 2025
21 October: Lodge and pay September monthly activity statement. 28 October: Lodge and pay Q1,...
Debt enforcement, payday super headline ATO’s 2025-26 plan
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released its 2025-26 corporate plan, outlining key priorities, challenges...
Official Statement – Phishing attempts
We are aware that some clients have recently been receiving fraudulent emails and phishing attempts...
Effective strategies for debtor management
Debtor management is a key component of long-term business success. Poor debtor management can quickly...
Choosing the Best Client Accounting Software for Your Business
Good client accounting software is essential for business growth and improvement. The right software will...
Key Dates – September 2025
September 21: Lodge and pay August monthly activity statement. September 30: Lodge PAYG withholding payment summary...