Deductions for ATO interest charges scrapped
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
“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
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?
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
‘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