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Employee or Contractor? What’s the difference?
With the rise of the gig economy, correctly working out whether you are hiring an...
Merger Announcement! Optima Partners & Phaccts
Optima Partners and pHaccts are pleased to announce that as , as of 28...
Exciting News – Optima Partners & Phaacts Merger Announced
Optima Partners and pHaccts are pleased to announce that as , as of 28 February...
Taking philanthropy to the next limit
Australians are generous when it comes to opening their wallet for a good cause. But...
What to do when buying a business
Most people prefer to buy an existing business rather than start from scratch. They see...
New Optima Partners Director
Optima Partners are pleased to announce the promotion of Ross Stagno to Director from 1...
Exciting news at Optima Partners!!!
Optima Partners are pleased to announce the promotion of Ross Stagno to Director from 1...
TAX TIME QUESTIONS
At tax time and everybody wants to get their refund. At Optima Partners we...
6 Steps to Financial Planning
Since very few people seem to understand what financial planners do and a common...
ATO CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE
What is an ATO Clearance Certificate? There was a time when you sold property and you...
Work-related Expenses in the Firing Line
 Work-related Expenses in the Firing Line – On 5 July 2017 Australian Taxation Office (ATO)...
Investment Advice from your Accountant – Good Health
Apparently as an accountant I am not allowed to give you specific investment advice.  I...

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Increased Cost of Tax Debt: ATO Crackdown Continues
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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...
Division 296: The future of self-managed super
On the final day of Parliament for 2024, the Senate moved to split the Treasury...
How to avoid common cash flow problems
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Key Dates: January 2025
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ASIC’s 2025 enforcement priorities: A compliance checklist
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) declared its 2025 enforcement priorities in November. ASIC’s...
Are you across the new wage theft and underpayment laws?
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