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TAX PLANNING TIPS
If you operate your own business, then now is the time to start planning for...
Tax reform is on the agenda
There has been a lot of long overdue talk recently about the Australian Tax System....
Self Managed Superannuation Funds investing in collectibles and personal use assets?
Are you a trustee of a self managed superannuation fund (SMSF)? Do you have a knack...
Offshore Income – Australia and Switzerland building closer ties
Australia has recently signed a joint declaration with Switzerland to increase cooperation between the two...
Tax Return Planning
As the 2014/2015 financial year end fast approaches it’s time to begin planning so you’re...
Negative gearing is good, but positive gearing is better!
Most people understand the benefits of a negatively geared rental property or financial investment. An...
APP REVIEW: Receipt Bank
Summary Receipt Bank is a great application to help record your expenses,with the ability to...
FUTURE IN THE CLOUD
Future in the cloud – myob/xero, cloud accounting How many of our wonderful clients still...
TRANSITION TO RETIREMENT
TRANSITION TO RETIREMENT Beginning a transition to a retirement pension from as early as 55...
TIPS FOR SELLING YOUR BUSINESS
Selling a business requires careful planning and consideration. For many Australians their business is...
SUPERANNUATION BENEFIT NOMINATIONS
It’s not really something that we like to talk about but, having said that, let’s...
FRANCHISING IS NOT A DIRTY WORD!
There has been an increase in demand for quality franchises which has been fuelled by...

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Key Dates – December 2025/January 2026
21 December: Lodge and pay November 2025 monthly business activity statement. 21 January: Lodge and...
Selling a business in Australia
Selling a business in Australia is one of the most significant financial decisions an owner...
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...