For years, businesses have been moving away from cash, and for good reason. Digital payments are quick, traceable, and reduce the risk of theft or counting errors. But that tap-and-go world might soon have to…
If you’ve invested in further study — an MBA, a leadership course, or a postgraduate qualification — you might be wondering: can this help at tax time? For many professionals, the answer is yes, but…
Running, or deciding to set up, a self-managed super fund (SMSF) gives you control, but it also brings legal responsibilities. The Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (SISA) contains detailed rules on trustee duties, investments, borrowing,…
In September 2025, the Australian Government passed significant legislation to ease the burden of student debt. Designed to support young Australians and address the rising cost of living, the reforms will reduce existing student loans…
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 1 July 2025 two types…
Treasurer Jaclyn Symes delivered the Victorian Budget 2025/26 on 20 May 2025, achieving a $600 million operating surplus, the first since the COVID-19 pandemic. The budget delivers targeted cost-of-living relief and funds key sectors like…
On Tuesday night, Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the 2025-2026 Budget. The big-ticket item? Personal income tax cuts. While they make for a headline-grabbing announcement, the reality is a modest saving - up to $268…
The amount of money that can be transferred to a tax-free retirement account will increase to $2m on 1 July 2025. The transfer balance cap - the amount that can be transferred to a tax-free…
“Succession planning, and the tax risks associated with it, is our number one focus in 2025. In recent years we’ve observed an increase in reorganisations that appear to be connected to succession planning.” ATO Private…
If credit card surcharges are banned in other countries, why not Australia? We look at the surcharge debate and the payment system complexity that has brought us to this point. In the United Kingdom, consumer…
