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Australia: The Over Performing ‘Underdog’
Australia, “the land down under” or so the colloquialism goes referring to our placement in...
Hobby or Business ?
Has your hobby become more than simply a pastime? This blog will look to assist...
How To Spot a Scam Email
Here is an example of a Scam Email : How do I know? For starters,...
Insurance in Super or Not?
Insurances and Super – What you need to know which could result in a superior retirement...
Changes to rental property deductions in the 2017 budget, inc
In the announcement of the Federal Budget on 9 May, the government announced some changes...
Small Savings / Big Impact – Five Ways to Save
Small Savings – Big Impact !!   Five Ways to Save! Economic pressures around the...
Tax deductions for Uni Students
Are you studying to improve your current job or field of employment? If so, you...
Concessional Caps – Superannuation
As you may or may not be aware superannuation concessional contribution caps are changing from...
What’s happening in the Superannuation Space
WHATS NEW? The new Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangement rules should now be well and...
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,...

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Payday Super: What Employers Need to Know Before 1 July 2026
From 1 July 2026, one of the most significant payroll compliance changes in recent years...
Federal Budget 2026 Explained: Tax, Property & Business Changes
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered the Albanese government’s fifth Federal Budget, describing it as the...
Key Dates – March/April 2026
  21 March: Lodge and pay February 2026 monthly business activity statement. 31 March :  Lodge...
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...