Recent tax changes will affect how businesses manage cash flow, debt and compliance obligations. In...
The Australian Labor Party has declared victory in the 2025 Federal Election, establishing a second...
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has reminded small and medium entities to be...
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) recently announced that over 3,500 small businesses will be moved...
Optima Partners is proud to host Perth Car Club’s fourth annual anniversary meet-up at our...
The Treasury Laws Amendment Bill 2023, containing the controversial Division 296 tax on superannuation balances...
From July 1, 2025, the general interest charge (GIC) and shortfall interest charge (SIC) will...
As of January 1, 2025, all Australian residents for tax purposes must provide a clearance...
On the final day of Parliament for 2024, the Senate moved to split the Treasury...
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) declared its 2025 enforcement priorities in November. ASIC’s...
New wage theft and underpayments laws will go into effect in January 2025 as part...
Optima Partners officially opened the doors of its Midland office in October. The office, located...
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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...
Key Dates – June 2025
June 5: Lodge 2024 tax returns for all entities that did not need to lodge...
ATO debt reaches $105b ahead of EOFY 2024-25
The ATO is currently owed over $105 billion in unpaid debt, Commissioner of Taxation Rob...
Cash flow crunch: SIC, GIC and super guarantee increase
Small and medium businesses could be facing a cash flow crunch in the wake of...
Planning for EOFY 2024-25
With the end of the 2024-25 financial year in sight, the time has come again...
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