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Know the Rules Before You Break Them: Why SMSF Education Matters More Than Ever

Know the Rules Before You Break Them: Why SMSF Education Matters More Than Ever Running, or deciding to set up a self-managed super fund (SMSF) gives you control, but it also brings legal responsibilities. The Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (SISA) contains detailed rules on trustee duties, investments, borrowing, payments and recordkeeping. Simply put, you cannot identify or avoid breaches you don’t know [...]

2025-12-01T16:17:59+10:00December 8th, 2025|Super|

9 Cashflow Tips to Help Your Business Stay on Track Over Summer

9 Cashflow Tips to Help Your Business Stay on Track Over Summer The summer period affects every business differently. Some experience a slowdown as customers head away and suppliers close, while others operate at peak demand through the Christmas and New Year rush. Regardless of which group you fall into, managing cashflow proactively over December, [...]

2025-12-01T17:05:58+10:00December 1st, 2025|Business, Money, Tax|

Unwrapping the Rules: Christmas Gifts, Parties & FBT Explained

Unwrapping the Rules: Christmas Gifts, Parties & FBT Explained Christmas is a wonderful time to thank your team and clients, but it’s also when questions about tax deductibility and Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) start to pop up. The rules around entertainment, gifts and staff celebrations can be confusing, especially with the ATO’s focus on ensuring [...]

2025-12-01T15:15:43+10:00December 1st, 2025|Tax|

Smart Money Moves to Start 2026 Strong

Smart Money Moves to Start 2026 Strong January is the perfect chance to reset your finances and head into the new year feeling more organised and confident. While many people set personal resolutions, financial habits often get overlooked, yet small, manageable changes can make a significant difference over time. Here are some practical and achievable [...]

2025-12-01T13:55:37+10:00November 28th, 2025|Money|

Cyber in accounting: Safeguarding financial data in a digital age

Cyber in accounting: Safeguarding financial data in a digital age Cybersecurity is fast becoming a critical business strategy – and if it’s not, it should be. Many businesses hold critical data that poses significant risk to both businesses and their customers if the data they hold is not safeguarded from cybersecurity threats. The largest threats [...]

2025-11-25T12:29:11+10:00November 28th, 2025|Security|

Proposed extension of the instant asset write-off and other tax measures

Proposed extension of the instant asset write-off and other tax measures A new Bill before Parliament – the Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Financial Systems and Other Measures) Bill 2025 – proposes several key changes that could affect small businesses, listed companies, and the not-for-profit sector. The headline measure is the proposed extension of the $20,000 [...]

2025-11-25T12:28:00+10:00November 21st, 2025|Tax|

When medical bills meet tax rules – lessons from a heartbreaking case

When medical bills meet tax rules – lessons from a heartbreaking case Imagine this: after years of hardship and illness, you’re forced to retire early on a Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) pension from your super fund. It’s your only income stream. Then come the medical bills – tens of thousands of dollars in treatments [...]

2025-11-25T12:26:54+10:00November 14th, 2025|Tax|

Super tax shake-up: Big balances beware

Super tax shake-up: Big balances beware If your super balance is comfortably below $3 million, you can probably relax — the proposed changes to the super rules shouldn’t adversely affect you (yet). But if your super is nudging that level, or if you’re clearly over, the Treasurer’s latest announcement could change how you think about [...]

2025-11-25T12:24:58+10:00November 7th, 2025|Super|

Accessing superannuation funds for medical treatment or financial hardship

Accessing superannuation funds for medical treatment or financial hardship Superannuation is one of the largest assets for many Australians and offers significant tax advantages, however, strict rules apply to when it can be accessed. While super is most commonly accessed at retirement, death or disability, there are limited situations where earlier access may be possible. [...]

2025-11-25T12:22:37+10:00October 31st, 2025|Super|