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Whether you’re looking to stay ahead of tax updates, seeking strategic advice to propel your business forward, or exploring financial best practices for your investment property, our curated content is designed to empower and inform. Dive into our comprehensive collection of articles and equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate the financial landscape with confidence.
Top 6 GST Mistakes Made by Importers & Exporters in Australia
If your business buys from overseas or sells to customers outside Australia, it's important to understand how GST works. Getting it wrong can mean missed tax credits, penalties, or problems with the ATO—especially for small and growing businesses. Here are some of the...
Repairs and Maintenance Tax Deductions for Small Businesses
If you run a business or own a rental property, repairs are part of the job. But not all repair costs are treated the same at tax time. Knowing what the ATO lets you deduct—and what needs to be claimed over time—can help you avoid mistakes and boost your return....
Wages and Super Tax Deductions for Small Businesses
If you run a business, you may be able to claim tax deductions for salaries, wages, and super contributions paid to employees. To qualify, the payments must be for genuine work and meet your tax and super obligations. Tax Deductions by Business Structure Sole...
Australia’s Luxury Property Market Reaches New Heights in 2025*
Thinking of buying a high-end property or just curious about how the luxury market is doing? Here’s some good news—Australia’s luxury property market is booming again. According to the 2025 Prestige Property Report by Westpac, the value of top-tier homes reached a new...
Property Developer’s Guide to Tax and GST in Australia
Whether you're subdividing land, building to sell, or flipping houses, property development in Australia comes with strict tax and GST obligations. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) treats developers differently from investors — and misunderstanding this difference...
Unrealised Gains Tax Explained: How It Could Impact Your Super
How would you feel if you were taxed on paper gains (before asset is even sold) instead of being taxed on cash gains (after you have sold the asset) and you have the cash to pay the tax? What Is Being Proposed? Treasurer Jim Chalmers proposed a new policy during the...
7 Smart Tax Tips Every Property Investor Should Know
If you own a rental property, you know how important it is to stay ahead of tax time. While interest rates, property prices, and policy debates might come and go, one thing stays the same—smart tax planning can help you save money and make your investment more...
Extended Instant Asset Write-Off for Small Businesses
What Is the Instant Asset Write-Off? The Instant Asset Write-Off is a tax incentive that lets you instantly deduct the full cost of assets you buy for your business, rather than depreciating them over time. This means you can reduce your taxable income for the year,...
SPVs for Property Developers
What is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)? A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) is a legal entity created for a specific, narrow objective—often to hold a particular asset, manage a project, or isolate financial risk. SPVs are commonly used in property development, joint...
How Labor’s 2025 Tax Plan Impacts You
With a renewed and stronger mandate following the May 3, 2025 federal election, the Anthony Albanese-led Labor government is set to continue reshaping Australia’s tax landscape. Their focus remains on delivering cost-of-living relief, boosting fairness in the system,...
How Trump’s Trade Tariffs Could Affect Australia
Protectionist policies like those introduced by Donald Trump could have significant negative impacts on smaller, trade-dependent economies like Australia. Our economy thrives on exporting natural resources such as iron ore and gas—exports that played a crucial role in...
Property Investment Strategies to Grow Your Business
Investing in property can do more than just build wealth—it can also strengthen your business. When done strategically, property investments can reduce costs, provide stability, and create long-term financial security. Whether you’re looking to expand, increase...
Tax Implications of Different Business Structures in Australia
As your business evolves, so do its needs—and the structure that once served you well may no longer be the most tax-efficient or protective. Many established businesses find themselves outgrowing their original business structure, often leading to missed opportunities...
PAYG: What Business Owners and Investors Need to Know
PAYG, or Pay As You Go, is Australia’s system for tax withholding and instalments designed to help you meet your tax obligations throughout the year. Whether you’re running a business, managing property investments, or overseeing an SMSF, PAYG ensures you stay...
Bookkeeping Guide for Construction Businesses
For construction businesses in Australia, effective bookkeeping is essential for managing day-to-day financials and staying compliant with Australian Taxation Office (ATO) guidelines. In a sector known for its complex projects, fluctuating cash flow, and extensive...
Guide to Division 293
Division 293 tax was introduced in 2012 by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) that applies to individuals with income above a certain threshold. It imposes an additional 15% tax on concessional (pre-tax) superannuation contributions for those exceeding the...
Tips to Protect Your Personal Assets from Business Lawsuits
As a business owner, protecting your personal assets from potential lawsuits is crucial to maintaining your financial security. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) provides clear guidelines on how you can safeguard your wealth. In this article, we will explore seven...
Understanding Tax Rules on Business Losses for Sole Traders
What is a Non-Commercial Loss? The tax provision for a non-commercial business loss was designed to address a sole trader’s, or a partner in a partnership’s, loss from a secondary business that isn’t the person’s main source of income. Generally, these losses...
9 Holiday Cashflow Tips for Small Businesses
The holiday season can be a boom for small businesses, but it also brings cash flow challenges. With increased demand, you'll need to manage expenses for inventory, staffing, and more. Here are some key tips to help you maintain a healthy cash flow during this busy...
When Are Employers Required to Pay Super?
Superannuation (super) is a crucial aspect of financial security for employees in Australia. It ensures that workers have a safety net for their retirement, helping them maintain a comfortable lifestyle when they stop working. As an employer, it is your responsibility...
Guide to Christmas Party Tax Deductions for Small Businesses
As the holiday season approaches, many small business owners begin organising their Christmas parties to celebrate with their teams. But while the festive spirit is in the air, it’s important to consider the tax implications of your celebration. In Australia, hosting...
2024 Tax Guide for IT Professionals
With work-related expense claims high on the ATO radar, the Australian Taxation Office is stepping up to help and provide advice for taxpayers who aren’t quite sure what they can and cannot claim. The ATO have already flagged that over claiming of deductions is a big...
Common Tax Deductions for Tradies
As a tradesperson—whether you’re an electrician, carpenter, plumber, mechanic, or in any other trade—understanding your eligible work-related deductions is crucial for reducing your taxable income. Tradies can claim deductions for tools, vehicle expenses, protective...
Understanding Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) for Employers
What is Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT)? Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) is a tax that you, as an employer in Australia, must pay when you provide certain benefits to your employees or their associates, such as family members. These benefits, known as "fringe benefits," are...
Softer refinancing policies available as fixed-rate mortgage terms expire
Almost 880,000 borrowers will need to find hundreds or thousands of dollars more each month when their fixed-rate periods expire this year. And for many, refinancing loans with a new lender (and a cheaper rate) has proven impossible due to strict criteria from the...
The 2023-2024 Federal Budget Updates – Key Tax Measures
The 2023-2024 Federal Budget was introduced amid daunting economic challenges, including high inflation, escalating interest rates, a persistent housing supply crisis, and an unstable global financial market. Nevertheless, the budget offers a glimmer of hope as it...
Why the Current Superfund Rules Are Fair
When Morrison, as treasurer, limited Super to $1.7m (together with a spouse $3.4m), that meant a 5% return earned $170K in tax-free income (for a couple) and $85K for a single, was sufficient to live on and reversed Superfunds from a tax avoidance vehicle to a genuine...
Small Business Owners and Property Investors Trust “PIT™”
If you are a Small Business owner then you should seriously consider purchasing your residential or commercial investment property in a Property Investors Trust. Some of the questions you may be asking: What is the best entity to own a property in? There are many...
Fixed vs Variable Mortgage Rates – What should I do?
Now more than ever, the question of fixed rates versus variable rates has become a hot topic of conversation. So how do you decide whether to your fix your home loan or not? Whether you are embarking on a new journey of property ownership with a new mortgage, or...
Why SMSF to Invest in Property
Recently, the government has proposed higher taxes on Superfunds and limitations on the amounts allowed to be held in a SMSF. In my opinion, this would be a serious long-term mistake, as it may discourage people from becoming self-sufficient and force them to rely on...
Why invest in property in Australia? Leverage and size matter.
As we bid farewell to a challenging 2022 and step into the new year, it appears that difficulties may persist for some time to come. But amidst the struggles, there are opportunities to be found. For example, the rise in interest rates has led to a decrease in...
Refinancing your home loan – Is the cash back offer worth it?
Unprecedented levels of interest rate increases have led to a declining lending market for banks and other lenders. So, what do you do as a business that is struggling to bring in new customers? You offer incentives of course. But are these incentives worthwhile to us...
Should I invest in a House or Apartment?
Property Investors have always asked the age-old question: House or Apartment, which is the better investment? Let’s take a closer look. Capital Growth Land is the most valuable asset and a rare commodity. If you own a substantial plot of land in a highly...
PROPERTY INVESTORS ALERT
PROPERTY INVESTMENT ALERTS | House Prices Falling as Interest Rates continue Jump so is the time right for property investors to invest.
How to deal with interest rate rises | Chan & Naylor
Whether it’s a mortgage against the house you live in or the money you borrowed to acquire your first/second/tenth investment property, you’re probably starting to wonder, “when will my interest rate stop going up???” Unfortunately, I don’t have the answer, but it...
What to do when your fixed rate interest period ends
Fixed interest terms on home loans don’t last forever, so it’s inevitable that you’ll have to decide what to do when yours ends. Do you want to opt for another fixed term? Switch to a variable interest rate? How about a split rate home loan? If your fixed term is...
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Franking Credits: How does it function and who profits?
Franking refers to tax credits, and the process that eliminates or reduces the taxation of cash payouts to its shareholders is referred to as dividend imputation. The tax credits are beneficial to individuals on high tax rates and to individuals on lower tax rates, as...
The Advantages of Unfranked Dividends
What are Dividends? Dividends are a significant component of investment returns, representing a portion of a company's earnings distributed to its shareholders. They provide a steady income stream and are a crucial factor in assessing the overall profitability and...
What is a Franked Dividend versus an Unfranked Dividend?
Dividends are sums of money paid regularly (ideally on a quarterly basis) by a company to its shareholders out of their profits. But do you know that there are 2 types of dividends? What is a Franked Dividend versus an Unfranked Dividend? Here are 2 types of...
Do You Have to Pay Tax on Lottery Winnings?
Ever wondered if you have to pay tax on lottery winnings? Well, guess what, if you win tomorrow’s mind-blowing $100M Powerball draw, you can have all the winnings to yourself! Yay! According to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), if you win in prize draws, raffles,...
JobMaker Hiring Credit | 2020-21 – How you can apply
JobMaker 2020-21 | Does your business qualify? On 6 October 2020 as part of the 2020–21 Federal Budget, the Morrison Government announced a new incentive for businesses to employ additional young job seekers called the JobMaker Hiring Credit. The JobMaker Hiring...
COVID-19 – Post-recession: How house prices will rise in the next 5 years
COVID-19 - Post-recession: How house prices will rise in the next 5 years Real estate investment has proven its resilience once again as prices have risen over the past 12 months and forecasts point to further strengthening, the Property Investment Professionals of...
How to save $17,000 on your mortgage – It’s time to talk to your lender!
Australians who are on older loans & mortgages, are being advised that simply switching to a better rate could see them pocket thousands of dollars over the life of a loan. A report collated by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) found that,...
Are you Thinking about Building a New Investment Property?
Are you thinking about building a new investment property? With the numbers proving that new properties hold the most depreciation deductions, building new is a popular choice. Understanding construction costs can provide a ballpark figure of what to expect when...
This Renovation Tip can Save you Thousands
This renovation tip can save you thousands Renovating an investment property is different to renovating your own home. Whether the renovation is big or small, you will be taking a head over heart approach and doing what will help you improve your return on investment....
Perth Property Outlook 2020
The Perth Property Market Outlook - Update It’s been a unique year for Perth’s property market as WA has navigated the impacts of COVID-19. While garnering national attention in early 2020 when four consecutive months of price growth indicated the progression of...
NSW Discretionary Trusts: Surcharge Land Tax & Purchaser Duty for Foreign Beneficiaries
Recently enacted changes to purchaser duties and land tax arrangements will expand surcharges for trusts which include foreign persons as beneficiaries. Legislation passed to amend the Land Tax Act 1956 (NSW) and the Duties Act 1997 (NSW) provides that if a trust has...
Absentee Owner Surcharges | Duties Act 2000 (Victoria)
Absentee Owner Surcharges | Duties Act 2000 (Victoria) From the 2020 land tax year, an absentee owner surcharge of 2% applies to Victorian land owned by an absentee owner. The surcharge was 1.5% from 1 January 2017 and 0.5% for the 2016 land tax year. The absentee...
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