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Deductions for ATO interest charges scrapped

24th September 2025|News|

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.

Interest deductions: risks and opportunities

24th September 2025|News|

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

A win for those carrying student debt

24th September 2025|News|

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

Property subdivision projects: the tax implications

3rd June 2025|News|

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

FBT 2025: What you need to know

3rd June 2025|News|

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

Year-end tax planning opportunities & risks

3rd June 2025|News|

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

Trade wars and tariffs

19th March 2025|News|

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

Is there a problem paying your super when you die?

19th March 2025|News|

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.

Why the ATO is targeting baby boomer wealth

19th March 2025|News|

“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

Tax consequences of inheriting property

11th December 2024|News|

Beyond the difficult task of dividing up your assets and determining who should get what, it’s essential to look at the tax consequences of how your

Are student loans too big?

11th December 2024|News|

Australian voters tend to reject US style education favouring more egalitarian systems where income does not determine access. In the US, average student debt is USD

Payday super: the details

11th December 2024|News|

‘Payday super’ will overhaul the way in which superannuation guarantee is administered. We look at the first details and the impending obligations on employers. From 1