Blog Archive
Property
The ATO has released draft guidance that tightens holiday home tax deductions. Property owners must review how rental income and expenses are claimed before 1 July 2026.
Strategic Financial Advice
A compassionate guide to aged care planning for families explaining what has changed how assessments work and how to prepare without stress.
Small Business
Australia’s electric car tax discount is under review. While no immediate changes are proposed, businesses and employees should understand the current concessions, risks and timing considerations.
Property
Downsizer contributions allow eligible homeowners to contribute up to $300,000 to super after selling their home. Understanding how the main residence exemption applies is critical to getting it right.
Small Business
AI tools can explain tax concepts, but relying on them for decisions can lead to audits, penalties and costly mistakes. Here’s where AI helps—and where it can hurt.
Allied Health
A practical guide to tax planning for established allied health practices, covering business structures, deductions, GST treatment, CGT concessions, and succession planning.
Property
Inheriting property can have unexpected capital gains tax consequences when you sell. This article explains the key CGT rules, exemptions, and traps beneficiaries need to understand before making decisions.
SMSFSuperannuation
SMSF education is essential for trustees. Understanding SISA rules helps prevent breaches, reduce penalties and protect retirement savings by identifying compliance risks early.
Small Business
From January 2026, Australia's cash payment mandate requires fuel stations and grocery retailers over $10M turnover to accept cash. Find out if your business is affected by the cash payment mandate Australia and how to prepare.
Small Business
Payday Super is now law, and from 1 July 2026 employers will need to pay super at the same time as wages. Here’s what’s changing, how it impacts your business, and the steps you can take now to prepare.
Tax
MBA and postgraduate study costs can be tax-deductible, but only when strict ATO criteria are met. This article explains how deductibility works, what evidence you need, and when self-education claims are allowed.
Strategic Financial Advice
Economic update February 2026