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There’s been a lot of talk about changes to super, and one of the biggest updates is now official. The government has passed the Division 296 tax, which will start from 1 July 2026. While [...]

With the due date for FBT returns coming up, the following non-exhaustive checklist may prove useful in determining whether you as an employer have an FBT liability. Although it will generally fall to your accountant [...]

The Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) can be valuable for many self-funded retirees, helping reduce out-of-pocket health costs (for example, cheaper PBS medicines and other concessions). But it’s income tested, and an upcoming rise in [...]

From 1 July 2026, employers must pay their employees’ superannuation guarantee (SG) contributions at the same time as salary or wages. This new system is known as payday super. Currently, most employers pay super on [...]

Superannuation rules are always evolving, and 2026 is shaping up to be another year of important changes. Some of these updates may only affect a small group of people, while others could impact almost everyone [...]

If you find yourself in the position of having bought yourself a new home before you sold your existing home, there are important CGT issues to consider – and these centre on the fact that [...]

What it means if you’re totally and permanently disabled Most people think of superannuation as money they can’t touch until retirement, but there are important exceptions. One significant exception is the permanent incapacity condition of [...]

No doubt noting the growing trend for people to rent out property for short-term accommodation, the ATO has withdrawn a 40-year old ruling and replaced it with a new draft Taxation Ruling accompanied by two [...]

This piece is aimed at self-employed clients, so if you’re a salary earner or a retiree you can safely move on to the next item. For others, it goes without saying that at tax time [...]

In Australia, the law recognises that a will maker may sometimes fail to make adequate provision for close family or dependants. In that situation, certain people can ask the Supreme Court for a share, or [...]