Tax
‘Be bold’: Spender urges income tax shake-up in budget
11 March
The average Australian worker would receive more than $1600 a year in income tax cuts as part of independent MP Allegra Spender’s blueprint to restore fairness to the nation’s economy. Released alongside an address to the National Press Club on...[Read More]
Business taxation advice: Why your accountant is one of your most valuable business partners
12 March
Running a business often starts with a passion. Whether you launched your venture to pursue a lifelong interest, create financial independence, or support the lifestyle you have envisioned, building a successful business requires dedication,...[Read More]
Super tax changes a ‘down payment’ for greater reform
11 March
Wealthy superannuants will pay more tax on balances over $3 million after the Greens rolled over on demands to beef up the contentious new laws. The government is expected to get the long-promised tax changes passed through parliament by the end of...[Read More]
Top 5 tax obstacles for small business (and how an accountant can help)
5 March
Running a small business can feel like spinning plates — sales, staff, customers, cash flow… and then tax season quietly creeps up behind you. While most business owners understand tax is part of the game, the real challenge lies in navigating...[Read More]
CBA boss calls for spending cuts, bold reform in budget
4 March
The bosses of Australia’s largest companies have urged Treasurer Jim Chalmers to take a bold agenda to the May budget to salvage the country’s faltering international competitiveness. Speaking at the Australian Financial Review Business Summit,...[Read More]
Minister won’t rule out tax change as Greens up demands
4 March
Young people see the housing market as being stacked against them, Australia’s housing minister says, as the Greens call for drastic changes to property tax concessions. Clare O’Neil continues to play a straight bat to suggestions the government...[Read More]
Pressure to fix gas tax raising less revenue than beer
4 March
Labor faces a push for a parliament inquiry into Australia’s underperforming gas tax amid growing calls to make fossil fuel multinationals pay a larger share. As Treasurer Jim Chalmers mulls tax reform to make the economy more productive and...[Read More]
Tax made simple: The top questions people ask their accountant
12 February
Tax is one of those topics everyone knows is important—but few feel confident navigating alone. Rules change, life circumstances shift, and what worked last year may not work this year. That’s why accountants are one of the most frequently...[Read More]
Debt recycling explainer: Turning debt into wealth
2 October
For most people, debt feels like a weight to get rid of as quickly as possible. Paying off the mortgage or other personal debt is often seen as the ultimate financial goal. But there’s a strategy called debt recycling that flips the script:...[Read More]
Creative types say give us a tax break, for art’s sake
24 September
A punter betting on the Miles Franklin literary award gets to enjoy their windfall tax-free, unlike the winning author who pays a significant chunk of their $60,000 prize. The same is true for many prestigious arts awards, such as the $100,000...[Read More]