Reducing your tax exposure, maximising the opportunities available to you, and reducing your risk of an audit by the regulators is in your best interests. With the end of the financial year fast...
That “Old” Asset You’re Still Depreciating Might Not Actually Be Worth Anything Anymore
Thursday June 04 2026
Most business owners are familiar with depreciation. You buy equipment, software, or assets for the business, and over time, the cost is gradually written off in your accounts. Simple enough...
How to Pay Yourself From Your Business
Wednesday May 27 2026
A common questions we hear from business owners is: “Can I just transfer money from the business account into my personal account?” The short answer? Yes… but how that payment is recorded...
Division 296 Is Coming: If Your Super Is Approaching $3 Million, Here’s What You Need to Know
Monday May 18 2026
For years, superannuation has been one of Australia’s most tax-effective wealth-building structures. But from 1 July 2026, that landscape changes for some Australians. A new measure known as...
The Federal Budget 2026-27
Thursday May 14 2026
On Tuesday 12 May 2026 the Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the 2026-27 Federal Budget, framing some of the more significant announcements as part of a broader plan to help young Australians access...
Bought Something for the Business on Your Personal Card, But Never Claimed It?
Tuesday May 12 2026
It happens more often than you might think. You quickly pay for a software subscription on your personal card. You grab printer ink, stationery, or office supplies while you’re out. You...
Key Lessons from the Kilgour Case: Smarter Valuations in Business Sale Transactions
Thursday April 30 2026
When selling a business — or even a slice of one — how you value the assets involved can have a major impact on your tax bill. A recent Full Federal Court decision, Kilgour v Commissioner of...
Holiday Homes Under the Microscope: What the ATO’s New Guidance Means for Property Owners
Wednesday April 22 2026
For many Australians, a holiday property serves two purposes — a place to unwind with family and friends, and an income-producing asset listed on platforms such as Airbnb or Stayz during the rest of...
What the New Div 296 Tax Means for Individuals with Large Super Balances
Thursday April 16 2026
The Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions measure — commonly known as the Division 296 tax — is now law. It takes effect from 1 July 2026. If your total superannuation balance (TSB) is...
Card Surcharges Are Going — What the RBA's October 2026 Reforms Mean for You
Friday April 10 2026
If you've ever winced at a "card surcharge" appearing at checkout — or felt caught off guard when your morning coffee suddenly costs a little more than the menu price — that frustration is about to...