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Can you avoid giving the Australian Tax Office a gift this Christmas? We've compiled the top Christmas party tax related questions.   What can I do to make the staff Christmas party tax deductible or tax-free? Not have one? Ok, seriously, it’s likely that you...

The Government has announced a transition plan to phase out the use of cheques. Under the plan, cheques will stop being issued by 30 June 2028 and stop being accepted on 30 September 2029. The use of cheques has declined dramatically over the last 10 years, declining...

We’re often asked about the implications of working with overseas, non-resident workers who are working for a resident Australian company. Let’s say you want to engage the services of a non-resident individual.   Contractor or employee? The first step is to...

The cost of living has eased over the past year but consumers are still under pressure. For business, planning is the key to managing Christmas volatility.   The countdown to Christmas is on and we’re in the midst of a headlong rush to maximise any remaining...

Keep these things in the back of your mind to do this year! As we head towards the end of the year, now is the perfect time to review some critical aspects of your financial and personal planning to ensure you and your loved ones are well-protected.   Wills Are...

Ok, not that Succession series. Each month we’ll bring you a new perspective on transferring property.  Be it estate planning, managing an inheritance, or the various forms of business succession. This month, we look at the tax consequences of inheriting property....

If you are aged 55 years or older, the downsizer contribution rules enable you to contribute up to $300,000 from the proceeds of the sale of your home to your superannuation fund (eligibility criteria applies). In 2023-24, over 57% of people making a ‘downsizer’...

‘Payday super’ will overhaul the way in which superannuation guarantee is administered. We look at the first details and the impending obligations on employers. From 1 July 2026, employers will be obligated to pay superannuation guarantee (SG) on behalf of their...

The politicians have weighed in on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s economic policy and their reticence to reduce interest rates in the face of community pressure. We look at what the numbers are really showing. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has stated that global uncertainty...