Finance
Top 5 tried-and-tested tax planning strategies for small businesses
19 June
Every dollar counts in business, especially for small enterprises. Therefore, you need to find ways to minimise your tax liability in addition to optimising income or profit. With a small business tax planning strategy, you can increase profits...[Read More]
Helping kids with living expenses through early training
19 June
Thereâs a family event of sorts that gives parents mixed feelings of sadness, apprehension and relief â and children a lot of excitement: when a child leaves the proverbial nest. Now, this can happen early during your childâs teenage years or...[Read More]
International destinations retirees should have on their bucket list
19 June
If youâre an Australian or British retiree, retirement is the perfect time to travel the world and explore the places youâve always wanted to see. Travelling may lead to much more than just a relaxing vacation, too. Seeing the world in your 50s,...[Read More]
Treasurer throws down gauntlet for âcrucialâ tax reform
19 June
The groundwork has been laid for Australiaâs most substantive attempt at tax reform in more than two decades as the treasurer promises to âgrasp the nettleâ on the thorny issue. Outlining his governmentâs economic agenda for its second term...[Read More]
ASIC puts super on notice over complaint âblind spotsâ
19 June
The corporate regulator has revealed the next steps in its push to fix systemic failings in the superannuation sectorâs handling of death benefit payments. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission will examine how super trustees...[Read More]
Hitting the brakes on EV, hybrid help could slow cuts
18 June
Australia risks stalling efforts to cut transport emissions if it does not reintroduce tax breaks and incentives for the purchase of electric and hybrid vehicles. The Australian Finance Industry Association issued the warning on Monday with its EV...[Read More]
End of Financial Year: a time for reflection and new opportunity
12 June
Why the EOFY Marks More Than Just a Date on the Calendar As June 30 rolls around each year in Australia, it brings with it a moment of pause â a clear marker that one financial chapter is closing and another is about to begin. While for some, it...[Read More]
The top 5 places to visit in Australia for retirees
12 June
Now that youâve retired from the workforce and have all the opportunities to do what you want, youâre ready to take the trip of a lifetime. Â If youâre planning to take a tour across Australia, hereâs a list of 5 top destinations to visit...[Read More]
Teaching kids about money at different stages in their lives
12 June
Itâs every parentâs dream to secure their childrenâs future. Of course, not everyone has the wealth required to do this, and the next best thing you could do as a parent is to teach them how to budget and invest. Through financial education,...[Read More]
Liberals concede tax cut stance a âstrategic mistakeâ
12 June
The coalitionâs new finance spokesman has conceded campaigning against tax cuts was a significant error, promising to push for lower rates in the next term of parliament. James Paterson said the coalitionâs position against Laborâs two-part...[Read More]
Greens strike conciliatory tone on super tax changes
12 June
The Greens are âabsolutely readyâ to work with Labor to make proposed changes to superannuation, acknowledging the mandate voters gave the Albanese government at the election. Labor is looking to double the tax rate of super balances above $3...[Read More]
EOFY super and tax strategies: is it too late? What you can still do â and how to get ahead for next year
5 June
As June 30 approaches, many Australians wonder: Have I left it too late to make a difference to my super and tax position this financial year? The good news is, itâs not too late. With some focused action in the final month and a proactive start...[Read More]
Your winter home maintenance checklist
5 June
While winter in Australia may not be as harsh as in other parts of the world, itâs still essential to keep your home in tip-top shape during the colder months.  So, if you need a handy winter home maintenance checklist, this is for you.  Use...[Read More]
Super backlash âdoesnât augur well for tax reformâ
5 June
Super backlash âdoesnât augur well for tax reformâ The uproar over proposed changes to superannuation tax concessions does not bode well for the governmentâs chances of passing broader tax reform, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says. First...[Read More]
Preparing your tax return â Find out what a tax return is, what information youâll need to prepare it and when itâs due.
5 June
What is a tax return A tax return is a form you complete online, on paper or get a tax agent or our Tax Help program to help you with. Your tax return tells us: how much money (income) you earn if you are claiming any deductions. We use this...[Read More]