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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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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...