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THE PRICE OF CASH
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has had a crack-down on cash payments in the construction...
SMSF’S – IT’S WHAT YOU DO WITH IT
“The Castle” (for those of you old enough to remember it) left us with some...
SELF-EDUCATION EXPENSES
Self-education expenses Self-education is one way of ensuring you keep up to date with developments...
WHO WILL LOOK AFTER THE KIDS??
It’s the conversation you never want to have with your partner – if we die,...
Incorporated Associations Reporting Obligations
Incorporated Associations Reporting Obligations Changes from 1 July 2016 We’ve all heard the old joke...
TAXPAYERS OBLIGATIONS AND RIGHTS
The saying goes that there is nothing as certain as death and taxes, but that...
AUDITOR RESIGNATIONS – ASIC CUT RED TAPE
ASIC cut red tape on auditor resignations and has recently released a relaxation of the...
GOODS AND SERVICES TAX (GST) MARGIN SCHEME
If you sell property as part of your business, you may be eligible to use...
STAMP DUTY ON LAND TRANSFERS NEEDS TO BE REFORMED, BUT DON’T GET YOUR HOPES UP!
STAMP DUTY ON LAND TRANSFERS NEEDS TO BE REFORMED, BUT DON’T GET YOUR HOPES UP!...
REVIEWING YOUR SMSF TRUST DEED
Essentially the Trust Deed of an SMSF is the life and soul of an SMSF,...
RECORD KEEPING
It is very important to maintain your records. Everyone knows that and before you switch...
IS THERE A CASE FOR INCREASING THE GST?
Nobody likes a tax increase. Just the mention of a tax increase is likely to...

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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,...