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New Optima Partners Director
Optima Partners are pleased to announce the promotion of Ross Stagno to Director from 1...
6 Steps to Financial Planning
Since very few people seem to understand what financial planners do and a common...
ATO CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE
What is an ATO Clearance Certificate? There was a time when you sold property and you...
Investment Advice from your Accountant – Good Health
Apparently as an accountant I am not allowed to give you specific investment advice.  I...
Airbnb & CGT?
Like everyone you would like to have more money in your pocket, so you decide...
Superannuation and housing affordability
In the early 1990’s the Keating Government introduced a system of funding retirement through a...
Australia: The Over Performing ‘Underdog’
Australia, “the land down under” or so the colloquialism goes referring to our placement in...
Hobby or Business ?
Has your hobby become more than simply a pastime? This blog will look to assist...
How To Spot a Scam Email
Here is an example of a Scam Email : How do I know? For starters,...
Changes to rental property deductions in the 2017 budget, inc
In the announcement of the Federal Budget on 9 May, the government announced some changes...
Small Savings / Big Impact – Five Ways to Save
Small Savings – Big Impact !!   Five Ways to Save! Economic pressures around the...
Discussion changes to a CGT Discount
Bob Dylan said it best ‘For the times they are a-changin’. There was a time...

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From 1 July 2026, one of the most significant payroll compliance changes in recent years...
Federal Budget 2026 Explained: Tax, Property & Business Changes
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Key Dates – March/April 2026
  21 March: Lodge and pay February 2026 monthly business activity statement. 31 March :  Lodge...
Selling a business in Australia
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Major changes announced to controversial super tax
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced sweeping changes to the controversial Division 296 proposition. ...
Maintaining corporate compliance in Australia
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Key Dates – November 2025
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Payday Super: Deadline approaches for SMEs
The Federal Government’s long-awaited Payday Super reforms became official on November 4, following the Treasury...
Official Statement – New ATO correspondence system
Optima Partners has recently introduced a new system to manage ATO correspondence for our registered...