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Key Dates – December 2025/January 2026
21 December: Lodge and pay November 2025 monthly business activity statement. 21 January: Lodge and...
Selling a business in Australia
Selling a business in Australia is one of the most significant financial decisions an owner...
Major changes announced to controversial super tax
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced sweeping changes to the controversial Division 296 proposition. ...
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...
Peak bodies declare support for removal of red tape
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced on September 24, 2025 that the government is looking at...
Official Statement – Phishing attempts
We are aware that some clients have recently been receiving fraudulent emails and phishing attempts...
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...
Important changes for FY 2025-26
Recent tax changes will affect how businesses manage cash flow, debt and compliance obligations. In...
2025 Federal Election: Key tax changes under Labor’s second term
The Australian Labor Party has declared victory in the 2025 Federal Election, establishing a second...
Sustainability reporting: ASIC urges SMEs to brace for impact
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has reminded small and medium entities to be...
New GST reporting rules for small businesses
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) recently announced that over 3,500 small businesses will be moved...

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Key Dates – December 2025/January 2026
21 December: Lodge and pay November 2025 monthly business activity statement. 21 January: Lodge and...
Selling a business in Australia
Selling a business in Australia is one of the most significant financial decisions an owner...
Buying an existing business in Australia
Buying an existing business in Australia can be an efficient and strategic path to ownership,...
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
Maintaining corporate compliance in Australia is a fundamental responsibility for every company director and business...
Key Dates – November 2025
21 November: Lodge and pay October monthly activity statement. 21 November: Due date for...
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...
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...
Peak bodies declare support for removal of red tape
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced on September 24, 2025 that the government is looking at...