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FAMILY HOME – CGT – TAMPERING WITH THE SACRED COW
 – FAMILY HOME – Capital Gains Tax (CGT) –  TAMPERING WITH THE SACRED COW “Moo!”...
LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP – GET ADVICE FIRST
Accountants are always advising their clients to contact them prior to making any decisions. Once...
HOW MUCH WILL YOU HAVE TO RETIRE ON?
My parents-in-law have recently moved into a granny flat on our acreage. We are...
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!...

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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...