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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.

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...

What’s all the fuss about a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF)?

Despite recently proposed changes announced by the Government, your superannuation (super) fund will most likely be the primary vehicle for achieving your retirement goals and if managed properly, it should end up being one of your largest assets – more than enough to...

Public Super or Self Managed Super Fund – It Is All About Performance

The whys of poor super funds performance always boil down to one reason and mostly one reason alone: the fees are too high. While it's a good idea to have your super managed by a fund if you don't have the time nor the expertise to manage it, staying in control of...

New paid family and domestic violence leave

Employees will soon be able to access 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave in a 12-month period. All employees in the Fair Work system (including part-time and casual employees) will be entitled to 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave in a...

How to Buy Christmas Gifts for Employees and Customers Without Falling Into Tax Traps

Tax on Christmas Party / Should you pay tax if you get a cash gift? Christmas is a busy time for small businesses - amongst other things, many may be thinking about giving gifts to employees to boost morale for a successful start to the New Year. Perhaps a loud and...

Rate rises, when will they end?!

On the first Tuesday in December Phillip Lowe and the RBA announced their 8th consecutive increase to the Reserve Bank Cash Rate. This takes us to the highest cash rate (3.1%) in over 10 years, and this has and will have, a significant impact on the housing and...

Unwrapping the Joys and Pitfalls of Giving

Christmas is a time of giving, when thoughts turn to family and to helping those less fortunate. To gift in a meaningful way that maximises the benefits, it’s important to consider tax. While Australia doesn’t have a gift tax, there are tax considerations...

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...

Tax Tips for Small Business owners

Small business owners often interact with the ATO and their tax agent throughout the year. Tax time provides an added opportunity to ensure your tax affairs are in order, obtain essential tax advice and see if you can improve your tax position. You should speak to you...

Tax Tips for Investors – Tax Accountants

Many Australians invest in property, financial markets and other assets, both in Australia and overseas. Managing the tax on your investments can help you increase your wealth. The ATO’s data matching and information-gathering capabilities are significant and cover...

Tax Tips for Employees & Contractors | Chan & Naylor

Staying on top of your taxes and constant changing rules can be time consuming for employees and contractors. The impact of Covid-19 on business and taxpayers along with data matching technology employed by the ATO, taxpayers need to be more aware of checking work...