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Jobkeeper 2.0 Update
The Australian Federal Government has recently announced an extension to the JobKeeper scheme which will...
Working at home tax deduction due to COVID-19
Recently announced by the Australian Taxation Office is a remodel to a concept many...
UPDATE: Commercial Property and Tenants announcement
07 April 2020 – A summary of the Prime Ministers announcement for Commercial Landlords and Tenants....
Important Update: ARE YOU PREPARED?
SEE THE LATEST UPDATES HERE ARE YOU PREPARED? As we all face the future uncertainty of...
2020 The Government Economic Stimulus Package UPDATED!
UPDATES:  The Government Economic Stimulus Package  Monday 30th March 2020: Scott Morrison today (30/03/2020) announced...
Economic Update – February 2020
FEBRUARY 2020 Your financial well-being and plans for the future can be impacted by various...
Economic Update – October 2019
Your financial well-being and plans for the future can be impacted by various economic events,...
Five signs of a well run business
Every small business owner wants their business to thrive, but it can be tough to...
Optima Partners and Lombardo & Co Merger announced
WHATS NEW?!!! Optima Partners and Lombardo & Co are pleased to announce that, as of...
Employee or Contractor? What’s the difference?
With the rise of the gig economy, correctly working out whether you are hiring an...
Merger Announcement! Optima Partners & Phaccts
Optima Partners and pHaccts are pleased to announce that as , as of 28...
Exciting News – Optima Partners & Phaacts Merger Announced
Optima Partners and pHaccts are pleased to announce that as , as of 28 February...

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Small business tax deductions in Australia: what you can and can’t claim
The small business sector is the backbone of the Australian economy, representing over 95% of...
Important changes for FY 2025-26
Recent tax changes will affect how businesses manage cash flow, debt and compliance obligations. In...
Key Dates – July 2025
July 1: Beginning of 2025-26 financial year. July 21: Lodgement and payment of June 2025...
ATO third-party data collection: implications for taxpayers
As the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) expands its use of data-matching technology, businesses and individuals...
Succession planning in ATO spotlight
Wealthy privately-owned groups have seen an increase in unexpected tax consequences as the ATO firms...
Tax misinformation: CPA warns against AI and influencers
Taxpayers are increasingly turning to unreliable sources for tax advice as the 2024-25 financial year...
Key Dates – June 2025
June 5: Lodge 2024 tax returns for all entities that did not need to lodge...
ATO debt reaches $105b ahead of EOFY 2024-25
The ATO is currently owed over $105 billion in unpaid debt, Commissioner of Taxation Rob...
Cash flow crunch: SIC, GIC and super guarantee increase
Small and medium businesses could be facing a cash flow crunch in the wake of...
Planning for EOFY 2024-25
With the end of the 2024-25 financial year in sight, the time has come again...