Starting a new business is an exciting time.

If you're carrying an Australian Taxation Office (ATO) debt there is a good chance that it will cost you even more from 1 July 2025 onwards. This is because from 1 July 2025 two types of interest charges imposed by the ATO are no longer deductible.

This tax season, we’ve seen a surge in questions about whether interest on a loan can be claimed as a tax deduction. It’s a great question as the way interest expenses are treated can significantly affect your overall tax position. However, the rules aren’t always straightforward. Here’s what you need to know.

In support of young Australians and in response to the rising cost of living, the Australian Government has passed legislation to reduce student loan debt by 20% and change the way that loan repayments are determined. This should help students significantly more than the advice from outside of Parliament – cut down on the smashed avo.

As the urban sprawl continues in most major Australian cities, we are often asked to advise on the tax treatment of subdivision projects. Before jumping in and committing to anything, it is important to understand the tax liabilities that might arise from these projects.

Unfortunately, many people make incorrect assumptions about the way that subdivision projects

The Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year ended on 31 March. We’ve outlined the hot spots for employers and employees.

FBT exemption for electric cars

Employers that provide employees with the use of eligible electric vehicles (EVs) can potentially qualify for an FBT exemption. This should normally be the case where:

• The car is a zero or
  

With the end of the financial year fast approaching we outline some opportunities to maximise your deductions and give you the low down on areas at risk of increased ATO scrutiny

Opportunities

Bolstering superannuation

If growing your superannuation is a strategy

Global Google searches for the word “tariffs” spiked dramatically between 30 January and 2 February 2025, a +900% increase to the previous 12 months. We look at what tariffs really mean.

Who pays for tariffs?

Tariffs increase the price of imported goods and reduce trade flows of that good or service.

Traditionally used to protect specific domestic

The Government has announced its intention to introduce mandatory standards for large superannuation funds to, amongst other things, deliver timely and compassionate handling of death benefits. Do we have a problem with paying out super when a member dies?

The value of superannuation in Australia is now around $4.1 trillion. When you die, your super does

“Succession planning, and the tax risks associated with it, is our number one focus in 2025. In recent years we’ve observed an increase in reorganisations that appear to be connected to succession planning.”

ATO Private Wealth Deputy Commissioner Louise Clarke

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) thinks that wealthy baby boomer Australians, particularly those with successful