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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...
The IN’s and OUT’s of SMSF Property Investing
With a property market recovery underway, most notably in Sydney and Melbourne, Australian investors are...
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...
Taking philanthropy to the next limit
Australians are generous when it comes to opening their wallet for a good cause. But...
What to do when buying a business
Most people prefer to buy an existing business rather than start from scratch. They see...

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Succession planning in ATO spotlight
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Key Dates – June 2025
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The ATO is currently owed over $105 billion in unpaid debt, Commissioner of Taxation Rob...
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2025 Federal Election: Key tax changes under Labor’s second term
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Key Dates: May 2025
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Understanding business structures: tax, liability and asset protection
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