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With the end of the financial year coming up, now’s a great time to get on top of your tax and super. A little planning before 30 June can help you make the most of [...]

If you’ve turned 67 and want to top up your super and claim a tax deduction for doing so, there’s one extra hurdle to clear: the work test. It’s a simple requirement, but it catches [...]

There was a recent case before the Federal Court which had to deal with the issue of when is an asset acquired for CGT purposes when an option is exercised to acquire it. Is it [...]

The capital gains tax (CGT) rules provide a lot of important concessions where a capital gain arises in unusual or unexpected circumstances. One such concession is the rollover where a CGT asset (or part of [...]

Following a government media release on the same day, the ATO on 1 April 2026 announced that eligible taxpayers who are experiencing difficulties in paying their tax debts due to recent high fuel prices can [...]

Even before the current war in the Middle East, the Budget has clearly been under somepressure. Recent comments from various government sources suggest that changes to the tax rules around investment properties could be under [...]

Three recent Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) decisions on claims for car expenses have shone a light on what the law requires in relation to car logbooks. Where you use your car for business purposes, there [...]

During the COVID pandemic years, we all suffered in one way or another – in particular the small businesses who relied on customers coming through their doors. Mr Lewis was one such small businessman who [...]

From 1 July 2026, the amount you can contribute to super will increase, creating new opportunities to boost your retirement savings. The annual concessional contribution cap will rise from $30,000 to $32,500. These are contributions [...]

Granny flats are becoming more of a common feature of the urban environment. No doubt this is due to the ongoing and unremitting nature of the housing affordability crisis, and the relaxing of regulations about [...]