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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...
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...
Tax misinformation: CPA warns against AI and influencers
Taxpayers are increasingly turning to unreliable sources for tax advice as the 2024-25 financial year...
Planning for EOFY 2024-25
With the end of the 2024-25 financial year in sight, the time has come again...
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...
Minimising your Capital Gains Tax
Understanding the consequence of capital gains tax (CGT) before you make significant investment decisions can...
Preparing for EOFY 2023-24
With the end of the 2023-24 financial year in sight, the time has come again...
Work-related Expenses in the Firing Line
 Work-related Expenses in the Firing Line – On 5 July 2017 Australian Taxation Office (ATO)...
Why Systemize Your Business?
As a small to medium business owner you’d have experienced at some point the overwhelming...
Insurance in Super or Not?
Insurances and Super – What you need to know which could result in a superior retirement...
Tax deductions for Uni Students
Are you studying to improve your current job or field of employment? If so, you...
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...

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