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Increased cost of tax debt: ATO crackdown continues
From July 1, 2025, the general interest charge (GIC) and shortfall interest charge (SIC) will...
15% Withholding on Property Sales: New Tax Rule for Australian Sellers in 2025
As of January 1, 2025, all Australian residents for tax purposes must provide a clearance...
Division 296: The future of self-managed super
On the final day of Parliament for 2024, the Senate moved to split the Treasury...
ASIC’s 2025 enforcement priorities: A compliance checklist
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) declared its 2025 enforcement priorities in November. ASIC’s...
Are you across the new wage theft and underpayment laws?
New wage theft and underpayments laws will go into effect in January 2025 as part...
Optima Partners Midland – Grand Opening
Optima Partners officially opened the doors of its Midland office in October. The office, located...
Optima Partners is coming to Midland!
Our Guildford office is on the move! In mid-October 2024, we’ll be relocating five minutes...
HitIQ lists on the ASX
Congratulations!! HitIQ lists on the ASX! Today, clients, HitIQ and Phil Carulli successfully opened on...
Jobkeeper 2.0 Update
The Australian Federal Government has recently announced an extension to the JobKeeper scheme which will...
Working at home tax deduction due to COVID-19
Recently announced by the Australian Taxation Office is a remodel to a concept many...
UPDATE: Commercial Property and Tenants announcement
07 April 2020 – A summary of the Prime Ministers announcement for Commercial Landlords and Tenants....
Important Update: ARE YOU PREPARED?
SEE THE LATEST UPDATES HERE ARE YOU PREPARED? As we all face the future uncertainty of...

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Buying an existing business in Australia
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Major changes announced to controversial super tax
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Maintaining corporate compliance in Australia
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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...
Succession planning: a comprehensive guide
Succession planning is a key component of a successful business strategy. It is a crucial...
Key Dates – October 2025
21 October: Lodge and pay September monthly activity statement. 28 October: Lodge and pay Q1,...