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SO YOU’RE GETTING DIVORCED ….
DIVORCE Well, it’s happens to lots of marriages these days. Half in fact. Staggering numbers...
CRASH COURSE IN YEAR END TAX PLANNING
TAX PLANNING If you thought that estimating or predicting your tax bill ahead of time...
End of Financial year checklist for business
The end of financial year and the beginning of another can be stressful to say...
DOES THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY QUALIFY FOR THE CAPITAL GAINS TAX – MAIN RESIDENCE EXEMPTION?
MAIN RESIDENCE EXEMPTION Have you sold your home or looking at selling your home and...
THINK F.A.S.T.
THINK F.A.S.T  –    STROKE AWARENESS If you know what these initials stand for, then you...
SUBDIVIDING PROPERTY – AVOID UNNECESSARY TAX
SUBDIVIDING PROPERTY AVOID UNNECESSARY TAX I was with a friend a while back and we...
WHAT IS MUM WORTH?
TRAUMA INSURANCE WHAT IS MUM WORTH? We hear it from our clients all the...
ARE YOU READY FOR SUPERSTREAM?
ARE YOU READY FOR SUPERSTREAM? Every time the ATO brings in a new measure of...
NEGATIVE GEARING PART 2
Negative gearing Negative gearing has been called a lot of things in the media lately…...
2016/17 Federal budget – An overview –
We take a look at the winners and the losers in the 2017 Federal Budget
INDUSTRY SUPER VS FINANCIAL ADVISER
Industry super versus  financial adviser. Oooooh we just said a swear word – “financial adviser”. ...
HOLD YOUR HORSES – FRINGE BENEFITS TAX
FRINGE BENEFITS TAX If you’re thinking about buying a ute for your business, here’s what...

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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)
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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
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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
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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...