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Is ‘downsizing’ worth it?
From 1 January 2023, those 55 and over can make a ‘downsizer’ contribution to superannuation. Downsizer contributions are an excellent...

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Feb 13, 20232 min read


The ATO’s final position on risky trust distributions
The ATO has released its final position on how it will apply some integrity rules dealing with trust distributions - changing the goal...

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Feb 13, 20234 min read


How good is ChatGPT at tax?
Not being paranoid or anything but we were curious about the skills of the latest innovation to take the world by storm, ChatGPT, and its...

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Feb 13, 20235 min read


Avoiding the FBT Christmas Grinch!
It’s that time of year again - what to do for the Christmas party for the team, customers, gifts of appreciation for your favourite...

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Dec 7, 20224 min read


What do the ‘Secure Jobs, Better Pay’ reforms mean?
The Government’s ‘Secure Jobs, Better Pay’ legislation passed Parliament on 2 December 2022. We explore the issues. The Fair Work...

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Dec 7, 20225 min read


Taxing fame: The ATO’s U-turn
Sportspeople, media personalities, celebrities and ‘insta’ influencers beware. The ATO has taken a U-turn on how fame and image should be...

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Nov 17, 20222 min read


Tax reprieve for double taxation of Indian technical support
The tax system currently allows Australia to tax payments made by an Australian customer in relation to technical services provided by an...

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Sep 13, 20221 min read


How high will interest rates go?
The RBA lifted the cash rate to 1.85% in early August 2022. The increase comes a few weeks after Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe told...

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Aug 16, 20223 min read


Can I claim my crypto losses?
The ATO has released updated information on claiming cryptocurrency losses and gains in your tax return. The first point to understand is...

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Aug 16, 20222 min read


FBT-free Electric Cars
New legislation before Parliament, if enacted, will make zero or low emission vehicles FBT-free. We explore who can access the concession...

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Aug 16, 20223 min read


It’s Not Easy Being Green
Climate change featured heavily during the election and now the Albanese Government is putting into place some of the promises it made....

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Aug 16, 20223 min read


The ATO’s Attack on Trusts and Trust Distributions
Late last month, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) released a package of new guidance material that directly targets how trusts...

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Mar 11, 20226 min read
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