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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...
Estate Planning in a Self Managed Superannuation Fund
Seven Things you can do right now Increasingly superannuation is the next major asset after...
SMSFs BUYING PROPERTY OVERSEAS
SMSFs buying overseas property Overseas property investment sounds exotic and exciting. Investors are buying properties...
PROJECT DO IT: Disclose offshore income today
The time to declare is running out – Act Now! These benefits are available...
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR FINANCIAL RESOLUTIONS
The new financial year is a perfect time to make some resolutions to improve your...
FRANKING CREDITS IN THE FIRING LINE
The drums are beating louder against one of the best tax breaks ever invented. And...
Improper use of trusts by property developers
The ATO has stated that there are a growing number of property developers who use...
Seven negotiating tips for first time home buyers
Inexperience as a first time buyer could cost you thousands! The art of negotiating with...

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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. ...
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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...
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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,...