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Superannuation and young Australians
Does the word superannuation send you to sleep like a multitude of young to middle...
A negative sentiment on negative gearing
Negative gearing has always been thought of as a handy tax break. However, amongst the...
‘ALARMING’ UNDERINSURANCE OF SMSF TRUSTEES
Almost 85 per cent of SMSF members aged 18 to 64 do not hold life...
YOUR ASSETS NEED PROTECTION NOW!!
 Your Assets need Protection Now! The Personal Properties and Securities Act (PPSR) 2009, has been...
The “Sette Bello” of Property Investment
The “Sette Bello” of Property Investment (The beautiful seven) Although most property investors aspire to...
FALLING INTEREST RATES – TIME FOR A REVIEW OF YOUR FINANCIAL AFFAIRS??
FALLING INTEREST RATES – TIME FOR A REVIEW OF YOUR FINANCIAL AFFAIRS?? We have all...
TOO YOUNG TO TAKE CONTROL AND SET UP YOUR OWN SELF MANAGED SUPERANNUATION FUND (SMSF)?
TOO YOUNG TO TAKE CONTROL AND SET UP YOUR OWN SELF MANAGED SUPERANNUATION FUND (SMSF)?...
NEGATIVE GEARING TAX
Negative gearing has long been the backbone of the property market in Australia with up...
TAKE CARE AT YOUR AGE
New Centrelink rules mean preplanning is more important than ever. Don’t let the first time you...
GET INTO SHAPE!!
What makes businesses successful? Why do some survive and others not? Why do some seem...
Temporary or permanent incapacity
Life’s two certainties Death and Taxes… Not your favourite subject? What about temporary and/or permanent...
WHATS HAPPENING OUR THERE??
Optima Partners’ chief economist (hahaha!!), Enrico De Pietro, talks to One2One about business and consumer...

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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...