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FBT and Tax Considerations for End-of-Year Parties and Gifts
As the festive season approaches, many businesses are preparing to host end-of-year parties and reward employees with gifts. While celebrations are an important way to recognise team achievements, it’s equally important to understand the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT)...
The Essential Business Metrics Every Business Owner Must Track in 2026
As the new year begins, it’s common for business owners to focus on growth, more sales, more customers, more staff and more opportunities. But growth is only meaningful when you have full visibility of the numbers driving your business. Revenue can rise while profits...
Holiday Homes Under the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Spotlight
In late 2025, the ATO released three draft documents: TR 2025/D1 (Rental property income and deductions for individuals not in business), PCG 2025/D6 (Apportionment of rental property deductions) PCG 2025/D7 (Application of section 26-50, holiday homes also rented...
APRA’s New 2026 Debt-to-Income Rules – What Property Buyers and Investors Need to Know
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has announced a significant shift in the way banks assess mortgage risk, introducing debt-to-income (DTI) lending limits for the first time in Australia’s history. These new rules, effective 1 February 2026, place...
Tax Strategies for Returning Expats – A Practical Guide for Australians Moving Home
After years abroad, many Australian expats are making the decision to return home. Amid career changes, lifestyle planning, and financial reshaping, one area consistently overlooked—but critically important—is tax planning. Re-entering the Australian tax system...
What Are ETFs — An Australian Investor’s Guide
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are investment vehicles, often set up as unit trusts, that trade on the ASX (or other exchanges) like ordinary shares. Instead of buying individual stocks or bonds, when you invest in an ETF you get exposure to a diversified basket of...
What’s the difference between the Medicare levy and Medicare levy surcharge
What’s the Difference Between the Medicare Levy and the Medicare Levy Surcharge? Many taxpayers are surprised to see both a Medicare levy and a Medicare levy surcharge on their notice of assessment. Although they sound similar, they serve different purposes. Here’s...
Fringe Benefits Tax and Company Vehicles
Understand how Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) applies to company vehicles, exemptions, record-keeping, and car parking benefits so your business stays compliant . Fringe Benefits Tax and Company Vehicles: Key Rules for Employers Company cars remain one of the most common...
What is Risk Insurance?
Risk insurance, also known as personal insurance is financial protection designed to support you and your family when life takes an unexpected turn. Whether it’s illness, injury, disability or death, risk insurance provides a crucial safety net so you can maintain...
Payday Super Legislation Passes – What Employers Must Do from July 2026
On 9 October 2025, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Payday Superannuation) Bill 2025 and the Superannuation Guarantee Charge Amendment Bill 2025 (collectively hereafter referred to as “the Bills”) were introduced to Parliament. These Bills have since passed both Houses...
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