Tax & Structuring

With the end of the financial year coming up, now’s a great time to get on top of your tax and super. A little planning before 30 June can help you make the most of any opportunities to reduce tax, boost your super, and avoid last-minute surprises. This checklist outlines key things to consider and [...]

The rules surrounding the circumstances in which a home will be fully exempt from capital gains tax (CGT) are quite extensive – and complex. One crucial one is that the exemption is only available for a home and “adjacent land to the extent that the land was used primarily for private or domestic purposes in [...]

The proposed Division 296 tax, which is proposed to start on 1 July 2025, introduces an extra 15% tax on superannuation earnings above a $3 million super threshold. Everyone supports a fair and sustainable superannuation system, but the new tax is unpopular for many reasons. Two big reasons people don’t like the new tax is [...]

Here are some more detailed tips relating to a couple of common claims that often attract ATO scrutiny. Working from home A lot of people are still regularly working from home for at least part of the week. If you do, you are entitled to a deduction for the additional costs you incur. To be [...]

So, you have decided to knock down your home and to build a couple of townhouses instead – and maybe live in one (but will just wait and see how things pan out). Likewise, you may have decided to subdivide your large backyard to do a similar thing. In another case, you may have bought [...]

When it comes to superannuation, many people assume that their retirement savings will go to their loved ones when they pass away. Sadly, this isn’t always the case. Unlike other assets that are covered by your will, your superannuation is handled separately, and if you want to ensure it goes to who you want, you [...]