News

Category: Tax time / planning

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...
August 14, 2025
Read More
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...
July 15, 2025
Read More
Tax misinformation: CPA warns against AI and influencers
Taxpayers are increasingly turning to unreliable sources for tax advice as the 2024-25 financial year...
June 4, 2025
Read More
Planning for EOFY 2024-25
With the end of the 2024-25 financial year in sight, the time has come again...
May 7, 2025
Read More
2024 -25 Fringe Benefits Tax Year: Preparing for the 21 May Deadline
March 31 marks the end of the 2024-25 Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year, meaning that...
March 12, 2025
Read More
Minimising your Capital Gains Tax
Understanding the consequence of capital gains tax (CGT) before you make significant investment decisions can...
August 23, 2024
Read More
Preparing for EOFY 2023-24
With the end of the 2023-24 financial year in sight, the time has come again...
June 18, 2024
Read More
Work-related Expenses in the Firing Line
 Work-related Expenses in the Firing Line – On 5 July 2017 Australian Taxation Office (ATO)...
March 7, 2018
Read More
Why Systemize Your Business?
As a small to medium business owner you’d have experienced at some point the overwhelming...
February 5, 2018
Read More
Insurance in Super or Not?
Insurances and Super – What you need to know which could result in a superior retirement...
July 13, 2017
Read More
Tax deductions for Uni Students
Are you studying to improve your current job or field of employment? If so, you...
June 19, 2017
Read More
What you need to know about claiming Self-education expenses
Have you undertaken studies at an educational institution, attended conferences/seminars or commenced an online learning...
May 3, 2017
Read More

Latest News

Official Statement – New ATO correspondence system
Optima Partners has recently introduced a new system to manage ATO correspondence for our registered...
October 8, 2025
Read More
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...
Read More
Peak bodies declare support for removal of red tape
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced on September 24, 2025 that the government is looking at...
Read More
Succession planning: a comprehensive guide
Succession planning is a key component of a successful business strategy. It is a crucial...
Read More
Key Dates – October 2025
21 October: Lodge and pay September monthly activity statement. 28 October: Lodge and pay Q1,...
Read More
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...
September 11, 2025
Read More
Official Statement – Phishing attempts
We are aware that some clients have recently been receiving fraudulent emails and phishing attempts...
Read More
Effective strategies for debtor management
Debtor management is a key component of long-term business success. Poor debtor management can quickly...
Read More
Choosing the Best Client Accounting Software for Your Business
Good client accounting software is essential for business growth and improvement. The right software will...
Read More
Key Dates – September 2025
September 21: Lodge and pay August monthly activity statement. September 30: Lodge PAYG withholding payment summary...
Read More