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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...
3 TIPS FOR SUPERANNUATION BEFORE THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR
SUPERANNUATION TIPS It seems like it was just yesterday when we where wishing everyone a...
TURNING INCOME TAX INTO SUPERANNUATION SAVINGS
Well-informed employees can turn, what would have been an income tax liability, into extra super...

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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...
Important changes for FY 2025-26
Recent tax changes will affect how businesses manage cash flow, debt and compliance obligations. In...
Key Dates – July 2025
July 1: Beginning of 2025-26 financial year. July 21: Lodgement and payment of June 2025...
ATO third-party data collection: implications for taxpayers
As the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) expands its use of data-matching technology, businesses and individuals...
Succession planning in ATO spotlight
Wealthy privately-owned groups have seen an increase in unexpected tax consequences as the ATO firms...
Tax misinformation: CPA warns against AI and influencers
Taxpayers are increasingly turning to unreliable sources for tax advice as the 2024-25 financial year...