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Optima Partners News – October 2022
Check out our latest newsletter and overview. OPTIMA PARTNERS – OP Budget 2022 2023 Overview...
2020 The Government Economic Stimulus Package UPDATED!
UPDATES:  The Government Economic Stimulus Package  Monday 30th March 2020: Scott Morrison today (30/03/2020) announced...
WHY YOUR COST OF MANAGING TAX AFFAIRS DEDUCTION MATTERS
  On Sunday 26 June, just six days before the federal election, the ALP’s Shadow...
Budget Changes to Superannuation
If you are feeling a little battered and bruised from the announced changes in the...
NEGATIVE LOGIC ON NEGATIVE GEARING & WORK RELATED DEDUCTIONS
NEGATIVE LOGIC ON NEGATIVE GEARING & WORK RELATED EXPENSES Negative gearing:  In accounting the matching principle...
NEW PRIME MINISTER: NEW TAXES ?
NEW PRIME MINISTER: NEW TAXES ? Welcome Mr. Turnbull to the leadership position in Australia...
NEGATIVE GEARING ESCAPES BUDGET AXE
Negative gearing escapes budget axe Negative gearing – the ability to reduce your taxable income by...
WHAT WASN’T IN THE 2015 BUDGET
What wasn’t in the 2015 budget Last week Treasurer Joe Hockey released the Federal Budget for...
Tax reform is on the agenda
There has been a lot of long overdue talk recently about the Australian Tax System....

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Understanding business structures: tax, liability and asset protection
Your chosen business structure has massive implications for your tax liability, asset protection and cost....
New GST reporting rules for small businesses
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) recently announced that over 3,500 small businesses will be moved...
Optima Partners to host 4th annual Perth Car Club meet
Optima Partners is proud to host Perth Car Club’s fourth annual anniversary meet-up at our...
Key Dates: April 2025
21 April: Lodgement and payment of March 2025 monthly business activity statement 21 April:...
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Selling your business is a major decision and a milestone in your career. Whether you’re...
No silver bullet: Plumbing Bros founder discusses expansion
Plumbing Bros Director and CEO James Riddle is no stranger to adversity in business. Despite numerous...
Controversial super tax remains in limbo
The Treasury Laws Amendment Bill 2023, containing the controversial Division 296 tax on superannuation balances...
Key Dates – March 2025
21 March : Lodgement and payment of February 2025 monthly business activity statement. 31...
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