Federal Budget 2.0: Shuffle the Decks
There is nothing in this Budget that would create a UK-style crisis. The stage 3 tax cuts legislated to commence on 1 July 2024 are not mentioned and most funding initiatives appear to be a…
Data Breach Protections
The Optus data breach is top of mind for many Australians, particularly those who have had their data breached. For business, the breach is a timely warning on the importance of understanding what data is…
Investment Outlook
The global economy is headed for a likely recession, but most major central banks will press on with tightening monetary policy for some time yet as inflation remains uncomfortably high. Central banks have started what…
Stage 3 Tax Cuts
In September, amid a climate of startling interest rates, UK Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced a series of tax cuts, including the reduction of the top personal income tax rate that applies to those earning more…
120% tax deducton for training and technology
The Government has reinvigorated the 120% skills training and technology costs deduction for small and medium business. An election ago, the 2022-23 Budget proposed a 120% tax deduction for expenditure by small and medium businesses…
Which is best: fixed or variable interest rate?
What is a variable interest rate on a home loan? A variable interest rate (sometimes also called an “adjustable” or a “floating” rate) is an interest rate on a loan that fluctuates (up or down)…
Sell the Solution, Not the Product
One of the biggest complaints from salespeople in a tight economy is the time it takes to achieve a sale. So, what can you do to speed up the sales process? Branding is wonderful but…
Tax & Your Home
Everyone knows you don’t pay tax on your family home when you sell it…right? We take a closer look at the main residence exemption that excludes your home from capital gains tax and the triggers…
Investment Outlook: Winter 2022
As inflation rates surge to multi-decade highs, central banks have started what we expect to be the most aggressive cycle of interest rate increases since the late 1980s/early 1990s. The spectre of significantly higher interest…
ATO Flags 4 Priority Targets
The ATO has flagged four priority areas this tax season where people are making mistakes. With tax season almost upon us the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has revealed its four areas of focus this tax…
