News

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...
Discussion changes to a CGT Discount
Bob Dylan said it best ‘For the times they are a-changin’. There was a time...
Privacy ? What Privacy?
Privacy ? The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is a very busy organization. It does much,...
Orange Sky Laundry – Community Spotlight
Mental Health Awareness ORANGE SKY LAUNDRY – Most Saturday nights sees me out on the...
Data Matching & Reportable Income
People often think of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as the big bad wolf on...
Growing your business through online marketing
How can you promote your business online? What resources are available? What market do you...
YOU CAN’T PLAN EVERYTHING – INSURANCE
ARE YOU PREPARED ? INSURANCE ? Last week my brother-in-law had to undergo surgery. It...
How will I EVER afford to retire?
How will I EVER afford to retire ? Don’t worry, we all think it....
Joint tenancy & Tenancy in common
The Difference between Joint Tenancy and Tenancy in Common I recently had an appointment with...
Work Related Travel Expenses
Work Related Travel Expenses – What are your substantiation requirements? You may find yourself in the...
Valentines day – Fewer gifts as expenses rise
Valentine Day – The cost of showing your love is going up. Valentine’s gift givers...
2017 New Years Resolutions
2017 New Years Resolutions Keeping up to date with your tax and accounting obligations It’s...

Latest News

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,...
Debt enforcement, payday super headline ATO’s 2025-26 plan
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released its 2025-26 corporate plan, outlining key priorities, challenges...
Official Statement – Phishing attempts
We are aware that some clients have recently been receiving fraudulent emails and phishing attempts...
Effective strategies for debtor management
Debtor management is a key component of long-term business success. Poor debtor management can quickly...
Choosing the Best Client Accounting Software for Your Business
Good client accounting software is essential for business growth and improvement. The right software will...
Key Dates – September 2025
September 21: Lodge and pay August monthly activity statement. September 30: Lodge PAYG withholding payment summary...