The essential EOFY guide for businesses

The essential EOFY guide for businesses

The end of the financial year is fast approaching. We outline the areas at risk of increased ATO scrutiny and the opportunities to maximise your deductions for your business. Opportunities Bonus deductions There are a series of bonus deductions available to small...
The essential EOFY guide for individuals

The essential EOFY guide for individuals

The end of the financial year is fast approaching. We outline the areas at risk of increased ATO scrutiny and the opportunities to maximise your deductions. Opportunities Take advantage of the 1 July 2024 tax cuts by bringing forward your deductible expenses into...
2024/25 Federal Budget Update

2024/25 Federal Budget Update

The Treasurer is promising that inflation will decline by 0.75% as a direct result of the 2024-25 Federal Budget initiatives including energy relief for all households, a boost to Commonwealth Rent Assistance, and the freezing of the maximum co-payment on the...
Should you be the ‘bank of Mum & Dad’?

Should you be the ‘bank of Mum & Dad’?

The great wealth transfer from the baby boomer generation has begun and home ownership is the catalyst. The average price of a home in NSW is $1,184,500, the highest in the country. Canberra is next at $948,500, followed by Victoria at $895,000, with the Northern...
Accessing money in your SMSF

Accessing money in your SMSF

The ATO has made a call to professional accountants to help identify and manage illegal early access to superannuation by members of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs). In general, access to your super is only possible if: You retire and turn 60; or You turn 65...