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ATO DATA MATCHING IS TARGETING THE SELF EMPLOYED
SELF EMPLOYED – ATO DATA MATCHING IS TARGETING YOU!  The ATO is taking full advantage...
30 TOP TAX PLANNING STRATEGIES FOR RUN UP TO JUNE 30
All taxpayers are allowed to arrange their affairs in a manner that remains legal but...
IS IT THE END OF LRBA
IS IT THE END OF LRBA? No, I’m not referring to the Little River Band...
ACCESS TO SUPERANNUATION BENEFITS
ACCESS TO SUPERANNUATION BENEFITS 2015/16 see’s the commencement of the phased increase in the superannuation...
4 WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR TAX
4 WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR TAX With the end of the 2014-15 financial year looming...
NEGATIVE GEARING ESCAPES BUDGET AXE
Negative gearing escapes budget axe Negative gearing – the ability to reduce your taxable income by...
WHAT WASN’T IN THE 2015 BUDGET
What wasn’t in the 2015 budget Last week Treasurer Joe Hockey released the Federal Budget for...
WILL, EPA, POA, EPG, AHD – WHAT ARE THEY AND DO I REALLY NEED THEM?
WILL, EPA, POA, EPG, AHD – WHAT ARE THEY AND DO I REALLY NEED THEM?...
Too many superfund accounts?
Do you have too many superfund accounts. Maybe its time to consolidate!
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LIFE CAN BE TRAUMATIC – TRAUMA INSURANCE
While most of our clients understand Death, Total and Permanent Disablement and Income Protection insurance...
TAX IMPLICATIONS OF RENTING OUT PART OF YOUR HOME
Thinking about renting out spare rooms in your home to help with the mortgage? Have...
WHILST GOING CONCERN IS CONCERNING, ISOLVENCY NEEDS IMMEDIATE SOLVING
Whilst going concern is concerning, insolvency needs immediate solving – every audit of a company...

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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...