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Superannuation – moving from Australia to New Zealand
Super Transfers to New Zealand If you’re planning to move permanently or indefinitely to New...
What is an Investment Strategy ?
SMSF’s are required to have an investment strategy however it’s probably fair to say that...
What payments are included in the SG regime ?
A QUICK OVERVIEW Basically SG payments are made on Ordinary Time Earnings (OTE) – just...
Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements ATO Safe Harbour Terms
Limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBA) ATO Safe Harbour Terms (if you or a related entity...
Trust Deeds
Trust Deeds I recently went to an SMSF Seminar where trust deeds were discussed and...
Budget Changes to Superannuation
If you are feeling a little battered and bruised from the announced changes in the...
Confused over the proposed new $1.6 million dollar pension cap?
The government has proposed that an individual may only have a balance of $1.6 million...
BINDING DEATH NOMINATIONS
[kkstarratings] Some people think that their ‘Will’ will cover everything. Many people may be surprised...
SUPERANNUATION NON CONCESSIONAL BRING-FORWARD RULE
Superannuation NON CONCESSIONAL BRING-FORWARD RULE How does the non concessional bring forward rule work? The...
ARE YOU READY FOR SUPERSTREAM?
ARE YOU READY FOR SUPERSTREAM? Every time the ATO brings in a new measure of...
INDUSTRY SUPER VS FINANCIAL ADVISER
Industry super versus  financial adviser. Oooooh we just said a swear word – “financial adviser”. ...
TRAPS TO AVOID WHEN INVESTING THROUGH YOUR SMSF
SMSF traps TRAPS TO AVOID WHEN INVESTING THROUGH YOUR SMSF It is no surprise that...

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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...
SMSF property investment: A comprehensive guide
For many investors, a popular way to invest directly in residential or commercial property is...
Super tax still on the table after first parliament session
The first sitting fortnight of the 48th Federal Parliament shed little light on the fate...
Capital gains tax in Australia: what you need to know before you sell assets
Capital gains tax (CGT) in Australia applies when you sell certain assets. Understanding the consequence...
Key Dates – August 2025
August 11: Q4 (April–June) activity statements lodged electronically – final date for lodgement and payment....
Small business tax deductions in Australia: what you can and can’t claim
The small business sector is the backbone of the Australian economy, representing over 95% of...