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The ATO’s updated small business benchmarking tool
The ATO has updated its small business benchmarks with the latest data taken from the 2022–23 financial year.

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May 14, 20252 min read


Instant asset write-off threshold finally confirmed
It has been a long time coming, but the Government finally passed legislation increasing the instant asset write-off threshold for the year ending 30 June 2025 to $20,000.

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May 14, 20251 min read


Year-end tax planning opportunities & risks
With the end of the financial year fast approaching we outline some opportunities to maximise your deductions and give you the low down on areas at risk of increased ATO scrutiny.

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May 14, 20257 min read


Trade wars and tariffs
Global Google searches for the word “tariffs” spiked dramatically between 30 January and 2 February 2025, a +900% increase to the previous 1

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Feb 17, 20254 min read


FBT 2025: What you need to know
The Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year ends on 31 March. We’ve outlined the hot spots for employers and employees.

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Feb 17, 20257 min read


Ban on foreign property purchases
The Government has announced a temporary ban on investors buying established homes between 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027.

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Feb 17, 20251 min read


Will credit card surcharges be banned?
If credit card surcharges are banned in other countries, why not Australia? We look at the surcharge debate and the payment system complexi

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Feb 17, 20254 min read


Why the ATO is targeting babyboomer wealth
Succession planning, and the tax risks associated with it, is our number one focus in 2025.

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Feb 17, 20253 min read


Tax deduction denied for signature basketball shoe R&D
The Federal Court has denied a sports company’s appeal to claim research & development incentives for the creation of an Australian signatur

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Dec 17, 20242 min read


Phasing out cheques
The Government has announced a transition plan to phase out the use of cheques. Under the plan, cheques will stop being issued by 30 June 20

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Dec 17, 20242 min read


What’s ahead in 2025?
The last few years have been a rollercoaster ride of instability. 2025 holds hope, but not a guarantee, of greater stability and certainty.

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Dec 17, 20245 min read


Tax and tinsel Q&As
Can you avoid giving the Australian Tax Office a gift this Christmas?

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Dec 17, 20243 min read
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