News Updates
The New 30% Minimum Tax on Capital Gains: What It Means for Self-Funded Retirees
The Government has legislated major changes to capital gains tax (CGT). From 1 July 2027, the 50% CGT discount for individuals..
High Court Rules - Unpaid Trust Amounts are Not Loans
If your family trust gives a company a share of trust income but does not actually pay it across, the High Court has confirmed this is not automatically….
Borrowing In Your SMSF: What is Changing
Self-managed super funds are generally not allowed to borrow money. A limited recourse borrowing arrangement, or LRBA, is one of the few exceptions…
Again, a Foreign Resident Cannot Get a CGT Exempt Home
It is important to stress that if you are a foreign resident for tax purposes when you sell a home you own in Australia, you cannot get the CGT exemption on that home….
The Proposed Budget Changes - When to Realise a Capital Gain
With the first of the Budget legislation having been introduced into Parliament, perhaps it’s time to consider more closely…
Family Trusts – Time To Get Some Timely Advice
If you have a family trust there are two recent major (very major) things that have happened…
Understanding ATO Guidelines for Rental Properties
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has significantly strengthened its position on the taxation of short-term rental income…
Rising Fuel Prices Putting Pressure on Business Cash Flow
Fuel, freight and transport expenses continue to trend upward, creating growing cash flow challenges for businesses across Australia….
Division 296 Super Tax: What You Need to Know Ahead of 1 July 2026
After months of speculation and debate, one of the most talked‑about superannuation reforms is now locked in…
Payday Super Is Coming: What Employers and Employees Need to Know Before 1 July 2026
From 1 July 2026, the way superannuation guarantee (SG) contributions are paid will change significantly….