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Your 2025-26 Tax Time Preparation Guide
May 14th, 2026Tax time has a habit of creeping up quickly and for many Australians, the end of the financial year can feel stressful especially when important documents are difficult to find. The good news is that strong tax time preparation can make the entire process significantly easier while also helping ensure you do not pay moreread more
CGT Discount Changes: What a Reduced Discount Could Mean for Property Investors
April 8th, 2026If you own an investment property, you’ve probably built part of your long-term plan around one key idea: when you eventually sell, the tax on any capital gain may be softened by the 50% CGT discount (provided you’ve held the property for more than 12 months). That’s why investors should pay attention to possible changesread more
Design an Employee Share Scheme (ESS) That Actually Works
March 5th, 2026In today’s competitive labour market, retaining high-performing people is one of the greatest challenges facing Australian business owners. Salary alone is rarely enough. Senior leaders and high-potential employees increasingly want a stake in the business they’re helping to build. An Employee Share Scheme (ESS) can be a powerful way to align performance with long-term value,read more
Your 2025-26 Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) Preparation Checklist
February 26th, 2026As we approach the end of the 2025–26 Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year on 31 March 2026, now is the time for preparation and to take control of your obligations. FBT can become complex for some businesses, especially where vehicles, travel, entertainment, hybrid work arrangements and employee reimbursements, or a mix of these, are involved.read more
New ATO Rental Property Guidance
January 15th, 2026New ATO Rental Property Guidance - What You Need to Know Owning a rental property has long been seen as a reliable way to build wealth, generate income, and diversify your financial position. As you’ll be aware, however, they do come with additional tax obligations. In November 2025, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) released Draftread more
Unlocking Growth: How Australian Businesses Can Maximise R&D Tax Incentives
December 3rd, 2025Innovation is a key driver of growth in Australia’s business landscape, yet many organisations underestimate just how much of their work may qualify for R&D Tax Incentives (R&DTI). While some assume it applies only to high-tech labs or cutting-edge inventions, the R&DTI is intentionally broad, designed to reward businesses undertaking genuine experimentation and problem-solving toread more
Section 100A and More – Trusts Under the ATO’s Microscope
September 17th, 2025Section 100A and More – Trusts Under the ATO’s Microscope - What You Need to Know In recent years, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has significantly intensified its focus on family trusts, particularly in the wake of reforms and clarified guidance around section 100A reimbursement agreements. With more stringent compliance expectations, sharper audit activity, andread more
2025 End of Financial Year Business Preparation
June 13th, 2025At this time of year, we find ourselves having regular discussions with clients about best business practice for 2025 End of Financial Year preparations. This can include end of year payroll, transitioning to cloud-based software for the first time, changing software providers, or simply reviewing data file accuracy. A proactive approach and mindset are keyread more
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