Interest deductions: risks and opportunities

Interest deductions: risks and opportunities

This tax season, we’ve seen a surge in questions about whether interest on a loan can be claimed as a tax deduction. It’s a great question as the way interest expenses are treated can significantly affect your overall tax position. However, the rules aren’t always...
Interest deductions: risks and opportunities

Interest deductions: risks and opportunities

This tax season, we’ve seen a surge in questions about whether interest on a loan can be claimed as a tax deduction. It’s a great question as the way interest expenses are treated can significantly affect your overall tax position. However, the rules aren’t always...
Superannuation rates and thresholds updates

Superannuation rates and thresholds updates

From 1 July 2025, the superannuation guarantee (SG) rate officially rose to 12% of ordinary time earnings (OTE). This is the final step in the gradual increase legislated under previous reforms. So what exactly has changed? What’s changed? Old rate: 11.5% (up to...
Trust funds: are they  still worth the effort?

Trust funds: are they still worth the effort?

For decades, trust structures have been a cornerstone of the Australian tax and financial system, prized for their asset protection and flexibility when it comes to income distributions. However, with regulatory changes and mounting administrative complexity the shine...