Get Control of Your Tax Obligations So You Can Sleep Better at Night
For many small business owners, tax is not the hardest part of running a business, but it is often the most stressful. GST, PAYG and income tax can quietly build up in the background, especially when cashflow feels tight and there is always something more urgent to pay. If you have ever avoided opening a […]
Debt on Hold: What It Means for You and How Colledges Can Help
When debt on hold came about The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has had the concept of Debt on Hold for many years, but from 1 August 2025, the ATO announced it would begin including these debts in account balances. Many taxpayers weren’t aware of their “on hold” debts because they weren’t shown in their online […]
Economic Roundtable Wash Up
September 2025 Newsletter Welcome to the September edition of our client newsletter. Each month, we bring you a selection of timely and practical articles covering tax, superannuation, and financial planning – helping you stay informed and in control. Here’s what’s inside this month’s issue: Economic roundtable wash up – We break down last month’s economic and productivity roundtable […]
Unlocking Savings: Your Guide to Government Concession Cards
August 2025 Newsletter Welcome to this month’s client newsletter. We’ve curated a selection of timely articles covering key developments in tax, superannuation, and financial planning – all designed to keep you informed and in control. Unlocking savings – your guide to Government concession cards – From the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card to the Pensioner Concession Card […]
Working from Home and Occupancy Costs
July 2025 Newsletter In our newsletter this month, we’ve rounded up a range of helpful updates to keep you informed as we head into the new financial year. Working from home and occupancy costs – We look at a recent decision involving working from home expenses during the 2020/21 COVID lockdowns. While this relates to a past […]
Get On the Front Foot for your 2024-25 Tax Return
June 2025 Newsletter In this edition, we’ve pulled together some key updates and practical tips to help you stay ahead with your tax and super planning as we head towards 30 June and beyond. 1. Get on the front foot for your 2024-25 tax returnWe take a closer look at some common deductions that the ATO […]
Getting Tax-Time Ready For 2025 – Avoid “Wild” Tax Deduction Attempts
It’s that time of the year again – 2025 tax time. This year, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has announced it will be focussing on “unbelievable” or “wild” tax deduction attempts. So take care to report your expenses correctly. Their main areas of focus include: Work-Related Expenses – incorrect claims such as personal items misrepresented […]
Good CGT records can save you money
May 2025 Newsletter Welcome to this month’s client newsletter. In this edition, we’ve rounded up a series of important updates and insights that could impact your financial decisions – whether you’re managing investments, planning your estate, or thinking about your super. 1. Reduce capital gains tax (CGT) with good record-keepingSold an investment and made a capital […]
We may need to talk about your Family Trust
April 2025 Newsletter Welcome to this month’s client newsletter. In this edition, we cover key updates that may impact your financial decisions. First up, a recent court decision has implications for some family trusts, particularly those with private corporate beneficiaries (often called bucket companies). If your company has an unpaid present entitlement (UPE) from a trust […]
Federal Budget 2025-2026
Federal Budget 2025-2026 The Federal Budget, handed down on Tuesday 25 March, focussed on five key priorities, including cost of living relief, housing, and education. Below are some of the key tax, superannuation and cost of living highlights you need to know: Personal tax cuts Medicare Levy low income thresholds increased Higher education loan repayment […]