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HOLD YOUR HORSES – FRINGE BENEFITS TAX
FRINGE BENEFITS TAX If you’re thinking about buying a ute for your business, here’s what...
NEGATIVE LOGIC ON NEGATIVE GEARING & WORK RELATED DEDUCTIONS
NEGATIVE LOGIC ON NEGATIVE GEARING & WORK RELATED EXPENSES Negative gearing:  In accounting the matching principle...
THE $20 BILLION DOLLAR PROBLEM
Were you aware that Small Business owes 60% of the $20 billion currently owed to...
TRAPS TO AVOID WHEN INVESTING THROUGH YOUR SMSF
SMSF traps TRAPS TO AVOID WHEN INVESTING THROUGH YOUR SMSF It is no surprise that...
3 TIPS FOR SUPERANNUATION BEFORE THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR
SUPERANNUATION TIPS It seems like it was just yesterday when we where wishing everyone a...
TURNING INCOME TAX INTO SUPERANNUATION SAVINGS
Well-informed employees can turn, what would have been an income tax liability, into extra super...
DEALING WITH THE ATO
The ATO was in the news again recently because of a serious flaw in their...
CLARITY AROUND THE FS71 CHANGES FOR AFSL HOLDERS
If you have an Australian Financial Service Licence (AFSL), you might be aware that some...
SuperStream
SuperStream deadline is approaching Get started now so you are ready by 30 June If...
EMBRACE CHANGE
EMBRACE CHANGE The other day my brother showed me a quote from Lou Holtz which...
WORKING OUT YOUR TAX RESIDENCY
One of the very first questions you are asked on your tax return is:...
SUPERSTREAM – WHAT IS IT AND HOW WILL IT AFFECT YOUR BUSINESS?
Are you an employer with less than 20 employees? Have you registered for SuperStream? As...

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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...
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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:...
Selling your business: Best practices
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...
Buying a business: Seven best practices
Buying a business is great option for entrepreneurs looking to break into the market, and...
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March 31 marks the end of the 2024-25 Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year, meaning that...