22 Aug, 2025

Superannuation rates and thresholds updates

Super guarantee rate now 12%: what it means for employers From 1 July 2025, the superannuation guarantee (SG) rate officially rose to 12% of ordinary time earnings (OTE). This is…

17 Aug, 2025

Luxury cars: the impact of the modified tax rules

With the purchasing of luxury vehicles on the rise it’s important to be aware of some specific features of the tax system that can impact on the real cost of…

6 Aug, 2025

Interest deductions: risks and opportunities

This tax season, we’ve seen a surge in questions about whether interest on a loan can be claimed as a tax deduction. It’s a great question as the way interest…

27 Jul, 2025

Trust funds: are they still worth the effort?

For decades, trust structures have been a cornerstone of the Australian tax and financial system, prized for their asset protection and flexibility when it comes to income distributions. However, with…

20 Jul, 2025

Finfluencers: bad tax advice could cost you thousands

They’re advising from your insta and TikTok feeds, they’ve got huge followings, they speak with conviction – financial influencers or ‘finfluencers’. Please heed our caution, taking advice from unqualified sources…

12 Jul, 2025

Important tax update: deductions for ATO interest charges scrapped

If you’re carrying an Australian Taxation Office (ATO) debt there is a good chance that it will cost you even more from 1 July 2025 onwards. This is because from…

2 Jul, 2025

Division 296 super tax and practical things to consider

Division 296 super tax is a controversial Federal Government proposal to impose an extra 15% tax on some superannuation earnings for individuals if their total superannuation balance (TSB) is over…

26 Jun, 2025

ATO’s new requirements for NFPs

If you are involved with running a not for profit (NFP) organisation it is important to be aware of key obligations and requirements. In particular, if the NFP qualifies as…

14 Jun, 2025

From air fryers to swimwear: Tax deductions to avoid

With the 2025 tax season fast approaching the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is reminding taxpayers to be careful when claiming work related expenses. This is in reaction to a spate…

3 Jun, 2025

Labor’s victory: Unpacking the promises and priorities

As the Labor party settle back into their seats having secured a majority in the House of Representatives, we look at the campaign promises and the unfinished business from the…