Feeding its seemingly insatiable appetite for rental data, the ATO has recently announced it will soon be collecting rental bond details for some 2.2 million individuals.

The unofficial federal election campaign is now well under way, with Opposition Leader Peter Dutton announcing a couple of tax policies while out on the hustings in Queensland on 19 January.

Superannuation is often seen as untouchable savings for retirement, but did you know it can also be a lifeline during financial difficulty? While super is designed for retirement, there are rules to allow it to provide financial support in several situations.

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has released new guidance (TD 2024/7) on when financial advice fees can be claimed as a tax deduction. Overall, the ATO has not changed its view but it has given more clarity around the deductibility of upfront and ongoing fees.

With the festive season just around the corner (or already under way), many business owners will be gearing up for year-end celebrations with both employees and clients.

Knowing the rules around FBT, GST credits and what is or isn’t tax deductible can help avoid unwelcome surprises on the tax front.

Holiday celebrations generally take the form of Christmas parties and/or gift giving.

So, you are undertaking a course or further education that relates to your work or business in some way – and you have to pay for the costs of the training or course. Well, the question of whether you can claim a deduction for this cost as “self education” expenses is not always a clear cut matter.

Christmas is a time for giving, but it’s also a great time to give your future self the gift of financial security. Here are 12 simple superannuation tips to help you make the most of your super fund – wrapped up with a touch of festive cheer!

Many professionals (and others) who retire – or who are on the verge of retiring – turn their minds to buying farmland and carrying out some sort of small-scale farming activities. And some are already right into it.

Have you ever wondered how your super balance compares to others in your age group? Or maybe you’re curious about how much you should have saved by now to ensure a comfortable retirement?

The government has shared more details about its proposed new “payday super” plan, which will start on 1 July 2026.

With Australia going through a major cost of living crisis and interest rates not coming down as quickly as hoped, more and more people are looking at ways of creating additional cash flow to help make ends meet.

To say that the interaction of the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) laws and trusts is complicated is probably one of the greatest understatements that anyone could make about the operation of the tax laws.

Starting 1 July 2025, new parents will receive superannuation payments on top of their paid parental leave (PPL).

Only the ones you want to claim as a tax deduction, might be a common response.

There are many adverse consequences associated with failing to lodge income tax returns or omitting income from those returns if the ATO finds out.

Selling a property that may have been used for mixed rental and residence purposes has a lot of capital gain tax (CGT) issues – and some of these also involve exercising good judgment as to how to best use the relevant CGT concessions.

If you carry on a business – small or large – the question of which business structure to use always arises – and not just from when you start that business, but also during its operation when it may be beneficial to change from one structure to another.

Superannuation laws have been simplified over recent years to allow older Australians more flexibility to top up their superannuation. Below is a summary of what you need to know when it comes to making superannuation contributions.

It seems that “debt recycling” is the flavour of the month among financial advisors (and some financial institutions too). And if you do a Google search for the term you find that it is being quite heavily marketed.

A question that often gets asked is who can set up an SMSF together.