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TURNING INCOME TAX INTO SUPERANNUATION SAVINGS
Well-informed employees can turn, what would have been an income tax liability, into extra super...
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...

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Is Your Business Growing in the Right Direction?
Growth feels good. More revenue, more clients, more staff, a fuller calendar. It’s easy to...
How to Make Better Business Decisions Using Your Financial Data
Most business owners make their biggest decisions based on how things feel: revenue appears strong,...
Beyond the Numbers: What Optima Partners Does for Australian Business Owners
Most accounting firms do the same thing: lodge returns, reconcile accounts, and meet deadlines. This...
Watch Out for Misleading ASIC Annual Company Statement Notices or Business Name Registrations
A number of our clients have recently received official-looking letters requesting payment for an Annual...
Key Dates – September 2026
Staying on top of your compliance deadlines keeps your business running smoothly and avoids unnecessary...
Unpaid Super Is No Longer Just a Company Problem
It is a director’s problem. From 1 July 2026, the way Australian employers pay...
Tax Planning and Compliance Strategy: Turning Obligations into a Business Advantage
For most WA business owners, tax planning and compliance strategy is treated as a once-a-year...
How WA Business Owners Can Win the New Financial Year
The new financial year has started. For most business owners, July comes and goes without...
Anti-Money Laundering Laws Have Changed and Accountants are now Included in these Reforms
You may have heard that Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws have changed. From...
Division 296 Is Now Law: What SMSF Trustees Should Know
From 1 July 2026, the taxation of superannuation earnings for individuals with larger balances will...