What is in the Federal Budget that affects you?

On Tuesday, 29 March 2022, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg handed down the 2022-23 Federal Budget. The Treasurer announced a range of cost-of-living measures, here are a few of our highlights.   Deductibility of COVID-19 tests The government announced on 7 February...

Federal Budget Summary

Our friends at CPA Australia have provided a comprehensive summary of the 2022-23 Australian Federal Budget. Please click the link below to read the publication. CPA Australia Federal Budget Summary  

Interstate properties and land tax

On 16 December the Queensland Government announced amendments to land tax. The amendments relate to how land tax is calculated. This may apply to you if you own, or have an interest/share in, property in Queensland an in another Australian state or territory. The aim...

Scam Awareness Week

Scam Awareness week took place between the 08-12 November 2021 to encourage everyone to start a conversation about scams to reduce stigma and help people recognize a scam sooner, or prevent it from happening in the first place. According to the ACCC Scamwatch, scams...

Granny flat CGT exemptions for older Australians

Effective 1 July 2021, Capital Gains Tax (CGT) will not apply to eligible granny flat arrangements. The CGT exemption requires: The owner/s of the property to be individuals; Eligible person/s to have eligible granny flat interest/s in the property; and A written and...