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BINDING DEATH NOMINATIONS
[kkstarratings] Some people think that their ‘Will’ will cover everything. Many people may be surprised...
What are the tax implications of Uber / Airbnb ?
Tax consequences of making money in the share economy A little while ago I was...
SUPERANNUATION NON CONCESSIONAL BRING-FORWARD RULE
Superannuation NON CONCESSIONAL BRING-FORWARD RULE How does the non concessional bring forward rule work? The...
PPSR – Personal Property Securities Register
 Personal Property Securities Register  (PPSR) In other words ‘Goods/assets debt register’ Did you know that...
Rental properties and your 2016 tax return
[kkstarratings]Rental properties and your 2016 tax return Is this the first year you need to...
Pokemon Go!?
POKEMON GO If you haven’t been living under a rock, you’ll have heard about the...
Why Tax Time Isn’t
Why Tax Time Isn’t It’s been nearly two weeks since I saw my last “It’s...
MANAGING WORK / LIFE BALANCE
THE WORK/LIFE BALANCE Oh, that old chestnut, hey? How do you manage to find...
EMPLOYER OBLIGATIONS
EMPLOYER OBLIGATIONS Employer obligations are an ongoing consideration for business owners and their employees –...
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...

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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
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  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...
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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...
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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...