Holiday Homes Under the Microscope
For many, a holiday home is more than just a getaway, it’s a way to help build family wealth while enjoying the Victorian lifestyle. Whether it’s a beach house on the Surf Coast or a…
Strategic Super: Boosting Your Retirement with Downsizer Contributions
When selling a long-held family home, the "Downsizer Contribution" is one of the most powerful tools available to boost your superannuation. It allows you to inject a significant lump sum into a tax-effective environment, even…
AI in Taxation: Navigating the Intersection of Efficiency and Accuracy
As AI becomes a staple in the modern business toolkit, many taxpayers are utilising large language models to interpret complex tax scenarios. While these tools offer timely convenience, they present significant risks when applied to…
The Electric Car Discount Under Review: Strategic Implications for 2026 and Beyond
Electric vehicles (EVs) have moved from a niche choice to a mainstream business consideration. By late 2025, EVs accounted for more than 8% of new car sales in Australia, driven in no small part by…
Staying the Course: Navigating Market Volatility
Recent geopolitical escalations in the Middle East, specifically involving the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, have once again brought market volatility to the forefront of investors' minds. As global energy markets react and…
Payday Super: The Countdown Starts Now
With the 1 July 2026 start date just four months away, the transition to "Payday Super" is no longer a future concept, it is a live implementation project. The legislation is now law, and the…
New ATO Guidelines for Holiday Homes: What Property Owners Need to Know
The ATO has recently released draft guidance (TR 2025/D1, PCG 2025/D6, PCG 2025/D7) clarifying how income and deductions are treated for individuals who earn money from rental properties, including short-term rentals, rooms in their home,…
Cash Still King? Preparing for New Payment Rules
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…
Study Smart: Claiming Your MBA at Tax Time
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…
SMSF Education: Essential for Trustees
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,…
