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DEALING WITH THE ATO
The ATO was in the news again recently because of a serious flaw in their...
CLARITY AROUND THE FS71 CHANGES FOR AFSL HOLDERS
If you have an Australian Financial Service Licence (AFSL), you might be aware that some...
SuperStream
SuperStream deadline is approaching Get started now so you are ready by 30 June If...
EMBRACE CHANGE
EMBRACE CHANGE The other day my brother showed me a quote from Lou Holtz which...
WORKING OUT YOUR TAX RESIDENCY
One of the very first questions you are asked on your tax return is:...
SUPERSTREAM – WHAT IS IT AND HOW WILL IT AFFECT YOUR BUSINESS?
Are you an employer with less than 20 employees? Have you registered for SuperStream? As...
BENEFICIARY NOMINATIONS – DO YOU HAVE YOURS RIGHT?
BENEFICIARY NOMINATIONS To quote an oldie but a goodie. Ms Lane, a 5th grade math...
KEEP THE $20,000 SMALL BUSINESS WRITE-OFF
KEEP THE $20,000 SMALL BUSINESS WRITE-OFF Our professional associations have lodged their pre-Budget submissions for...
FUNDING INCENTIVES FOR START-UP BUSINESSES
FUNDING INCENTIVES FOR START-UP BUSINESSES Optima Partners are fortunate enough to assist and work with...
CROWDFUNDING LAWS TO UNLOCK ACCESS TO FUNDS
CROWDFUNDING LAWS TO UNLOCK ACCESS TO FUNDS Assistant Treasurer and Small Business Minster Kelly O’Dowyer...
WHAT IS IN STORE FOR SMSF’S IN 2016 ?
WHAT IS IN STORE FOR SMSFS IN 2016? A timely reminder to prepare for the...
FAMILY HOME – CGT – TAMPERING WITH THE SACRED COW
 – FAMILY HOME – Capital Gains Tax (CGT) –  TAMPERING WITH THE SACRED COW “Moo!”...

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Key Dates – December 2025/January 2026
21 December: Lodge and pay November 2025 monthly business activity statement. 21 January: Lodge and...
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...
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...