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Keeping your self-managed super fund compliant
Self managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) can offer significant flexibility, allowing the members to make investments and enter arrangements that may not be available through retail or industry superannuation funds. However, being an SMSF trustee does come with important responsibilities to ensure that all dealings comply with superannuation law.
ATO Update on inherited homes: What it means for your family’s wealth
The ATO has issued a Draft Taxation Determination TD 2026/D1 which looks at how inherited family homes are treated for CGT purposes. Some industry commentators have dubbed it a 'death tax by stealth', but it is a bit more complex than this.
Navigating CGT on your home: New ATO clarity for home-based businesses
Running a business from home—whether as a sole trader, freelancer, or small operator has many perks. But when it comes to selling your home and potentially saving on tax, recent guidance from the ATO serves as a reality check.
DPN Review: A wake-up call for business owners on personal tax risks
Running a successful business is hard work—and sometimes, despite best intentions, tax obligations slip. If the business is being operated through a company structure, then the ATO can potentially issue a Director Penalty Notice (DPN), holding company directors personally liable for unpaid taxes.
Downsizer Contributions and the Main Residence Exemption
When clients sell a long-held family home, they may be able to channel part of the proceeds into superannuation by using the downsizer contribution rules. To qualify, the seller must meet a number of conditions:
AI Tax Tips: Helpful Shortcut or Costly Trap?
As a business owner or investor, time is always tight. So it’s no surprise many people now turn to AI tools like ChatGPT for quick answers
on tax deductions, super contributions or structuring ideas. The responses sound confident, arrive instantly and cost nothing. What could go
wrong?
Plenty.
Holiday Homes Under the Microscope
For many Australians, a holiday home does double duty. It’s a place to escape with family and friends, and during the rest of the year it’s listed on Airbnb or Stayz to help cover the costs. Until recently, many owners assumed they could claim most of the usual deductions for the property without much trouble, as long as appropriate apportionments were made.
Cash is making a comeback. Is your business ready to take it?
For years, businesses have been moving away from cash and for good reason. Digital payments are quick, traceable, and cut down on the risk of theft or counting errors. But that tap-and-go world might soon have to make room again for notes and coins.
Know the rules before you break them: Why SMSF education matters more than ever.
Running, or deciding to set up a self-managed super fund (SMSF) gives you control, but it also brings legal responsibilities. The Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (SISA) contains detailed rules on trustee duties, investments, borrowing, payments and recordkeeping.
Unlocking tax savings: Can your MBA (or other studies) pay off at tax time?
If you’ve invested in further study an MBA, a leadership course, or a postgraduate qualification you might be wondering: can this help at tax time?
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Super on Payday: Fundamental Changes for Employers
If you run a business, you already know the juggling act that comes with managing the payroll process, paying staff on time, managing cash flow, and staying compliant. From 1 July 2026, there’s a major change coming that will reshape how you handle superannuation contributions for staff. It’s called Payday Super, and it became law on 4 November 2025.
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