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1 in 3 …. do you like those odds? Life Insurance – worth it?
1 in 3 ….do you like those odds?  Talking about winning Lotto, you probably do! In...
4 methods to claim your motor vehicle expenses and increase your refund
Do you perform errands from your workplace in your own vehicle? Do you use your...
Single touch payroll
Another step towards simplifying payroll reporting obligations for your business As accountants and bookkeepers are...
Three annoying taxes that businesses forget
Mention the word ‘Tax” to anybody and they instantly think of Income Tax – the...
Ethics in technology
Ethics in technology – there is a trend towards consumers using businesses who can demonstrate...
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)?...

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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...
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,...