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Tax time made easy: A small business guide to deductions
The small business sector is the backbone of the Australian economy, representing over 95% of...
Minimising your Capital Gains Tax
Understanding the consequence of capital gains tax (CGT) before you make significant investment decisions can...
Preparing for EOFY 2023-24
With the end of the 2023-24 financial year in sight, the time has come again...
The IN’s and OUT’s of SMSF Property Investing
With a property market recovery underway, most notably in Sydney and Melbourne, Australian investors are...
Work-related Expenses in the Firing Line
 Work-related Expenses in the Firing Line – On 5 July 2017 Australian Taxation Office (ATO)...
Why Systemize Your Business?
As a small to medium business owner you’d have experienced at some point the overwhelming...
Insurance in Super or Not?
Insurances and Super – What you need to know which could result in a superior retirement...
Tax deductions for Uni Students
Are you studying to improve your current job or field of employment? If so, you...
What you need to know about claiming Self-education expenses
Have you undertaken studies at an educational institution, attended conferences/seminars or commenced an online learning...
Work Related Travel Expenses
Work Related Travel Expenses – What are your substantiation requirements? You may find yourself in the...
2017 New Years Resolutions
2017 New Years Resolutions Keeping up to date with your tax and accounting obligations It’s...
Why Tax Time Isn’t
Why Tax Time Isn’t It’s been nearly two weeks since I saw my last “It’s...

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SMSF Investment rules and options: A Comprehensive Guide
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Key Dates: February 2025
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15% Withholding on Property Sales: New Tax Rule for Australian Sellers in 2025
As of January 1, 2025, all Australian residents for tax purposes must provide a clearance...