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Tax & The Family Home

Most family homes would be exempt from Capital gains tax (CGT), but there may be circumstances which may make the sale of the home taxable.

How do interest rates affect your investments?

Interest rates are an important financial lever for world economies and can also affect the value of the currency, which has a further trickle-down effect on other investments.

Family and Domestic Violence Leave becomes law

From 1 February 2023, new changes to the National Employment Standards will require employers to provide paid Family and Domestic Violence leave to all employees.

Autumn 2023

With Autumn underway, the changing season is a reminder to take stock and prepare for what’s ahead.

Let’s get digital!

The ‘Small Business Technology Investment Boost’ is currently sitting with parliament, but with a potential 20% bonus deduction to businesses, it could represent a timely boost amidst rising costs.

Changes to work from home tax claims

With the continuing trend towards working from home arrangements, the ATO has renewed the way taxpayers can claim deductions for costs incurred when working from home.

8 retirement mistakes and how to avoid them

To make the most of your retirement years, it’s important to have confidence that your savings will last the distance.

How To Spot and Stop Financial Abuse

The emotional and economic damage caused by financial abuse can be far reaching and devastating, but what is financial abuse?

Sustainable investing on the rise

Sustainable investing isn’t new and is becoming more mainstream. From climate change to gender diversity, more people are aligning their money with their values.

Self-Managed Super Funds and Crypto

Owning cryptocurrency in a SMSF structure can be fraught with risk - is your fund compliant?

2022 Year in Review

2022 was the year of rising interest rates to combat surging inflation, war in Ukraine and recession fears. These factors combined to create cost-of-living pressures for households and a downturn in share and bond markets.

Up For Discussion: New Tier 3 Reporting Framework for Not-for-profits

The removal of Special Purpose Financial Statements has already happened for many for-profit organisations, and is now a step closer for not-for-profit organisations.