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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.

Federal Budget 2021 – Superannuation Changes

No changes to increase in superannuation guarantee percentage Despite increasing pressure from some businesses and the media to again pause the superannuation guarantee (SG) rate, no changes were announced to the SG rate in the Budget. Consequently, from 1 July 2021,...

Federal Budget 2021 – Business Owners

A number of important measures were announced to more broadly support business taxpayers. These measures will support businesses to invest and grow, remove unintended consequences and reduce compliance costs. Extension of temporary full expensing measure A one year...

Federal Budget 2021 – Benefits for Individuals

Many individuals will also directly benefit from the 2021-22 Federal Budget with reduced taxes for low and middle income earners, support for child care, greater access to voluntary superannuation contributions under the Government’s First Home Super Saver Scheme and...

Single Touch Payroll Changes

Single Touch Payroll Reporting | ATO changes The Tax Office has laid out some of the major changes to reporting for businesses under Phase 2 of Single Touch Payroll (STP). The federal government said in the 2019–20 budget that Single Touch Payroll would be expanded to...

How to Find The Perfect Investment Property in 2021

Property Investments Tips - 2021 Are you wanting to buy your first investment property this year? Or maybe, you’re looking to grow your portfolio. Whatever your 2021 plan is, here are some tips to help finding the perfect investment property for you. Research,...

Why Property Prices Keep Rising

The Reason Why Property Prices Keep Rising As we come to the end of the financial year, improving economic conditions; supported by economic stimulus and effective containment and management of the COVID-19 health response have served as a strong catalyst for...

Top Tips for Preparing Your End Of Financial Year (EOFY) Income Tax Return

Top Tips for Preparing Your Income Tax Return The end of the financial year can be an exhausting and stressful time for small businesses and individuals. Throw in the complications of Covid-19, and, preparing for the EOFY has become an increasingly complicated process...

SMSF Investment Strategy

SMSF Investment Strategies – Dealing with increased scrutiny With the 2020/21 financial year entering the last quarter, it is timely for SMSF Trustees to consider the currency of the Fund investment strategy, in light of the increased scrutiny being applied to the...

Housing Prices – Where To next?

Expecting the government to cool house prices? Don’t hold your breath Last month saw bumper returns in the housing market, prompting some to ask whether the government will intervene to cool things down as has recently happened in NZ? But those who are expecting a...

Rental Tips for Property Investors

Six Things To Do Before Renting Out Your Home Are you thinking about moving to a new house but want to hold onto your current property? Turning it into an investment for the short or long-term can be a good option while increasing your cash flow. But before you do,...

End of JobKeeper – Undertaking a Business Health Check

On March 29th the JobKeeper scheme, came to an end. JobKeeper represented the largest direct stimulus the federal government provided Australia during the coronavirus pandemic with a total cost of $101billion over the 12-month period the scheme operated. In tandem,...

Depreciation Terms every residential investor needs to know

Depreciation terms every residential investor needs to know Residential investors don’t need to be depreciation experts but understanding some of the key concepts surrounding this complex topic can help your ongoing investment strategy. Capital works deduction This is...