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HOW DO YOU SPOT A SCAM EMAIL?
HOW DO YOU SPOT A SCAM EMAIL? The number of scam emails, especially those purporting...
LIFE INSURANCE – PARTIAL PAYMENT – BETTER THAN NOTHING!
Life insurance partial payment Many life insurance companies have added partial benefit payments to their...
TAXABLE PAYMENTS REPORTING IN THE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Taxable payments reporting in the construction and building industry –  Businesses in the building and...
Don’t Fear that Preparing a Will is Tempting Fate
Preparing a Will is not an open invitation for a Grim Reaper to pay you...
THE ATO IS COLLECTING THE DEBT
THE ATO IS COLLECTING THE DEBT No doubt you’ve heard in the headlines that Australia...
SMSF BORROWING – NOT AXED IN THE BUDGET
SMSF BORROWING – NOT AXED IN THE BUDGET  The fact that SMSF borrowing (LRBA’s) did...
THE BUDGET REPAIR LEVY MAKES TOPPING UP SUPERANNUATION MORE ATTRACTIVE
THE BUDGET REPAIR LEVY MAKES TOPPING UP SUPERANNUATION  MORE ATTRACTIVE The three year “temporary” repair...
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS
Changes to Australia’s foreign investment framework will make it much more difficult for foreign investors...
APP REVIEW of Capsule CRM
Capsule CRM CAPSULE CRM (Client Relationship Management) is the core of customer service and lead...
IS A SELF MANAGED SUPERANNUATION FUNDS (SMSF) RIGHT FOR YOU?
IS A SELF MANAGED SUPERANNUATION FUNDS (SMSF) RIGHT FOR YOU? Self Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSF)...
THREE COMMON MISTAKES MADE BY INDIVIDUALS
COMMON TAX MISTAKES  Do you have outstanding tax returns that need lodging? Do you have...
DEDUCTIONS TO CONSIDER IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL TAX RETURN
Some Individual deductions to consider when meeting with your accountant: It’s building up to tax...

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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,...
Debt enforcement, payday super headline ATO’s 2025-26 plan
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released its 2025-26 corporate plan, outlining key priorities, challenges...
Official Statement – Phishing attempts
We are aware that some clients have recently been receiving fraudulent emails and phishing attempts...
Effective strategies for debtor management
Debtor management is a key component of long-term business success. Poor debtor management can quickly...
Choosing the Best Client Accounting Software for Your Business
Good client accounting software is essential for business growth and improvement. The right software will...
Key Dates – September 2025
September 21: Lodge and pay August monthly activity statement. September 30: Lodge PAYG withholding payment summary...