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Unlock More Tax-Free Super for Your Retirement
Planning for retirement is one of the most significant financial steps you'll take in life. After all your hard work, you deserve to enjoy your retirement with as much financial freedom as possible. Here's some good news that could put more tax-free money in your...
Unlock More Tax-Free Super for Your Retirement
Planning for retirement is one of the most significant financial steps you'll take in life. After all your hard work, you deserve to enjoy your retirement with as much financial freedom as possible. Here's some good news that could put more tax-free money in your...
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How to claim expenses when working from home
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated its approach to how you claim expenses for working from home. The ATO has ‘refreshed’ the way you can claim deductions for the costs you incur when you work from home. From 1 July 2022 onwards, you can choose either to...
What will the ATO be Asking about your Holiday Home?
Taxpayers claiming deductions on holiday homes are in the ATO’s sights. The ATO is more than a little concerned that people with holiday homes are claiming more deductions than they should and have published the starting questions they will be asking to scrutinise...
What is the future outlook for Superannuation?
Future earnings for super balances above $3m taxed at 30% from 2025-26 The Government has announced that from 2025‑26, the 15% concessional tax rate applied to future earnings for superannuation balances above $3 million will increase to 30%. The concessional tax...
What is Estate Planning
Estate planning is an important aspect of managing your affairs when you die or become incapacitated. The subject matter is often difficult to discuss or raise with family members, but it is something all of us need to consider, especially if you have a property...
Best loan types for an investment property
The downturn or slowing down in the housing market, means opportunities for property investors. Our finance team has put together some ideas on the best loan types for investors. When buying an investment property, you may need to consider a different type of loan...
Why you need Superannuation
Why have superannuation? The superannuation choices you make today will help shape your lifestyle in retirement. We can help you get your superannuation sorted now, so you maximise your superannuation savings for when you retire. So let’s get into the benefits of ...
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