Payday Super Has Arrived: Is Your SMSF Ready?
From 1 July 2026, the way superannuation is paid is changing — and SMSF trustees need to be ready. Under Payday Super, employers are required
October 8, 2026
From 1 July 2026, the way superannuation is paid is changing — and SMSF trustees need to be ready. Under Payday Super, employers are required
Classic cars, boats, artwork and other leisure assets can increase significantly in value over time. However, the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) treatment when these assets
Small businesses now have greater certainty when planning asset purchases, with the $20,000 instant asset write-off confirmed as a permanent measure for eligible businesses. The
From 1 July 2026, new Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) laws will apply to accountants across Australia. These reforms, introduced by AUSTRAC, extend AML/CTF
The next federal election needs to be between 3 August 2013 and 30 November 2013 with the Prime Minister’s recent comment that the election will be “around 3 years since the last one” has many predicting we will see an August election.
Although most people have good intentions about leaving their estate to loved ones when they die, few realise the tax burdens their relatives face if assets are not left or divided up appropriately.
The ATO have released an exposure draft legislation on possible changes to the general anti-avoidance rules in Part IVA of the tax legislation.
Christmas is a little over 3 weeks away and everyone is in a rush to get everything done and capitalise on any remaining opportunities before the Christmas lull.
Christmas is expensive enough so don’t pay more tax than you have to during the festive season. Here are some ways to stop the tax man from spoiling your Christmas Cheer.
The Government has just released a policy paper regarding the modernisation of the tax rules for trusts. This paper outlines two new rules for the taxation of trust income:
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Christmas is a little over 3 weeks away and everyone is in a rush to get everything done and capitalise on any remaining opportunities before the Christmas lull.
Christmas is expensive enough so don’t pay more tax than you have to during the festive season. Here are some ways to stop the tax man from spoiling your Christmas Cheer.
The Government has just released a policy paper regarding the modernisation of the tax rules for trusts. This paper outlines two new rules for the taxation of trust income:
The ATO has finally confirmed that a tax rebate / offset can be claimed in the 2011/2012 income year for private health insurance premiums that are prepaid by 30 June 2012.
Matthew Stevenson is a Senior Accountant at Waterford Accountants, in this video Matthew provides Tax Planning Tips to help you to reduce your tax payable and make the most of your return before the end of the financial year after which it is too late to do anything.
Small businesses now have access to: An immediate deduction for preciating assets costing less than $6,500