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Lending & Finance

Refinancing can improve your financial situation, but only if done wisely. Discover the three key questions to ask before refinancing your mortgage.

Tax

Trusts have long been used for asset protection and tax flexibility, but increasing ATO scrutiny and compliance demands are prompting many to reconsider their use.

Tax

Finfluencers are flooding social media with questionable tax tips - but following their advice could cost you. Here’s what to watch for and how to stay compliant.

Tax

The proposed Division 296 super tax applies to individuals with over $3 million in superannuation. Understand the tax rules, examples, and how to prepare.

Tax

From 1 July 2025, ATO interest charges like GIC and SIC will no longer be tax-deductible. Learn how this affects your tax planning and what you can do to minimise the impact.

Lending & Finance

It’s easy to get excited about how much a lender will offer, but borrowing smarter means understanding your real budget. Here’s how to make informed decisions.

SMSF

Get clear on SMSF tax deductions with our guide on what your self-managed super fund can legitimately claim and what it can’t.

Tax

The ATO has introduced new NFP requirements that all not-for-profit organisations must follow to remain income tax exempt. Here’s what you need to know.

Tax

From air fryers to swimwear, the ATO is cracking down on work-related deductions that don't pass the test. Find out what to avoid and how to stay compliant.

Strategic Financial Advice

From 1 November 2025, the new Aged Care Act will transform how older Australians access care. Paris Financial explains what’s changing and how to prepare.

Small BusinessTax

From 1 July 2025, ATO interest charges such as GIC and SIC will no longer be deductible. Find out what’s changing and how your business can prepare.

Lending & Finance

Home loan pre-approval helps buyers understand their borrowing capacity before making an offer. Learn how to prepare your finances, meet with a lender, and secure conditional approval in four simple steps.

Strategic Financial Advice

Wondering if you’re too old for a home loan? Here’s what lenders really look for, what you need to show, and how to strengthen your application.

Strategic Financial Advice

If your partner earns less or isn’t working, spouse super contributions could benefit you both. Explore the tax offsets and rules that apply.

Strategic Financial Advice

Worried about your super or investments after recent market movements? Learn how navigating market volatility with a long-term view can help.

Strategic Financial Advice

Explore how SMSFs can be used for estate planning, from binding nominations to tax implications for dependants and non-dependants.

Strategic Financial Advice

This article explains the design flaws and global economic fallout of the US tariff regime, and its implications for Australia, markets, and inflation.

Strategic Financial Advice

Explore how the 2025 Federal Election proposals could affect your tax, super, student loans, and home buying journey.

Strategic Financial Advice

Our May 2025 Economic Update unpacks global market volatility, tariff impacts, Australian economic indicators, and fixed income developments.

Strategic Financial Advice

Aged care in Australia includes home, residential, and short-term services for older people. Learn about the options, eligibility, and costs involved.

Small Business

The instant asset write-off threshold for 2025 has been confirmed at $20,000. Understand how your small business can benefit before it drops again.

Small Business

The ATO’s updated small business benchmarking tool lets you compare your business performance and spot improvement areas. Stay informed and reduce ATO scrutiny.

Tax

Explore year-end tax planning opportunities and risks before EOFY. From super contributions to deductions and ATO red flags, make informed decisions now.

Why you landed here

Phillip Anthony Partners joins Paris Financial East Melbourne

We are pleased to share that the team at Phillip Anthony Partners have merged with Paris Financial. Our team at Paris Financial can provide you with a large range of quality financial services with over 65 people located across two convenient locations in Blackburn and East Melbourne.

Paris Financial shares the same philosophy as Phillip Anthony Partners of providing a value focused and high quality service for each of our clients. We look forward to assisting with your accounting needs.