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What’s in an insurance claim ?
Whats in an insurance claim?  Let me paint you picture. (OK it’s a...
Is Christmas Deductable?
The humble office Christmas party…. A time and place to be merry, eat, drink and...
Beat the Christmas Stress
With Christmas and New Year fast approaching, here are a few pointers to help you...
What is an Investment Strategy ?
SMSF’s are required to have an investment strategy however it’s probably fair to say that...
WHY IT’S OK TO EXCLUDE – LIFE INSURANCE
Being excluded is something no one really wants. Kids in the playground at school don’t...
Do you have a HECS / HELP debt?
If you have a HECS-HELP debt (or similar type of government education or training debt)...
Do you know what business structure suits you?
One of the most common enquires that we get from clients, whether they are...
GO ON, PLAN TO DISRUPT THINGS AT YOUR COMPANY
In May this year the estimated market cap of a four-year-old social media upstart call...
Go on, plan to disrupt things at your company
In May this year the estimated market cap of a four-year-old social media upstart call...
What payments are included in the SG regime ?
A QUICK OVERVIEW Basically SG payments are made on Ordinary Time Earnings (OTE) – just...
Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements ATO Safe Harbour Terms
Limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBA) ATO Safe Harbour Terms (if you or a related entity...
The ever changing world of Superannuation
On 27 September 2016 the Government changed their mind again and released further draft legislation...

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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...
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...
Key Dates: May 2025
15 May: Lodge 2024 tax returns for all entities that did not need to lodge...
Understanding business structures: tax, liability and asset protection
Your chosen business structure has massive implications for your tax liability, asset protection and cost....