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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...
Superannuation – moving from Australia to New Zealand
Super Transfers to New Zealand If you’re planning to move permanently or indefinitely to New...
Employers of working holiday makers
The new Working Holiday Maker / Backpacker Tax There has been quite a bit of...
How to sell on Gumtree
How to sell on Gumtree I love Gumtree!! It’s a quick and easy way to...
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...

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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...
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,...