Finance
Top 5 tax obstacles for small business (and how an accountant can help)
5 March
Running a small business can feel like spinning plates — sales, staff, customers, cash flow… and then tax season quietly creeps up behind you. While most business owners understand tax is part of the game, the real challenge lies in navigating...[Read More]
CBA boss calls for spending cuts, bold reform in budget
5 March
The bosses of Australia’s largest companies have urged Treasurer Jim Chalmers to take a bold agenda to the May budget to salvage the country’s faltering international competitiveness. Speaking at the Australian Financial Review Business Summit,...[Read More]
Minister won’t rule out tax change as Greens up demands
5 March
Young people see the housing market as being stacked against them, Australia’s housing minister says, as the Greens call for drastic changes to property tax concessions. Clare O’Neil continues to play a straight bat to suggestions the government...[Read More]
Middle-power deal with Canada shoots for super returns
5 March
More of the retirement savings of 14 million Australians will be invested in Canada under a landmark initiative signed in front of their visiting prime minister. Mark Carney kicked off his four-day Australian tour at an event in Sydney where the two...[Read More]
Pressure to fix gas tax raising less revenue than beer
4 March
Labor faces a push for a parliament inquiry into Australia’s underperforming gas tax amid growing calls to make fossil fuel multinationals pay a larger share. As Treasurer Jim Chalmers mulls tax reform to make the economy more productive and...[Read More]
Should you move your super to cash when markets fall? Think again.
26 February
Every time markets dip, the same question rises to the surface: Should I move my superannuation to cash before things get worse? It’s a natural reaction. Watching balances fluctuate can be uncomfortable. But superannuation was never designed for...[Read More]
Key ways to invest through an SMSF and how to create a solid investment strategy
26 February
A Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) offers individuals greater control over their retirement savings, allowing them to choose a variety of investment options. To maximise long-term returns and financial security, it is essential to understand the...[Read More]
How a new generation of investors are teaching their parents about investing
26 February
Not too long ago, in the 1950s, the process of investing was both expensive and time-consuming. People who could afford to invest in stocks only did so via stock brokerages, which virtually monopolised the market. Fixed commissions were the norm —...[Read More]
Navigating your next adventure with ease – a checklist for your next road trip
26 February
Planning a road trip can be an exciting adventure, offering a unique blend of freedom, discovery, and bonding opportunities. Whether you’re exploring familiar landscapes or venturing into unknown territories, preparation is key to ensuring a...[Read More]
‘Dumbest option’: top economist slams housing tax break
26 February
A major rewrite of Australia’s tax rules is needed to make them fairer and more efficient, one of the nation’s top economists has warned. Former Treasury secretary Ken Henry, who led a 2010 review of taxes, said the current system could be...[Read More]
Retirement question a quarter of Aussies can’t answer
26 February
What’s your superannuation fund? That’s the question one in four Australians cannot answer at the top of their heads, as concern grows over workers’ lack of engagement with their retirement plans. Some 26 per cent of Australians cannot name...[Read More]
Vested interest ‘cartel’ killing Aussie housing dream
26 February
A “cartel” of vested interests is stymying crucial tax reforms which could help free up more homes, a former boss of the Reserve Bank says. Bernie Fraser, the only person in Australian history to have served as both RBA governor and Treasury...[Read More]
Why tax planning works best when it’s not left until June
19 February
Tax tends to become a priority when deadlines are close — but the best tax outcomes are usually supported by decisions made throughout the year. For individuals and business owners alike, proactive tax planning can reduce last-minute stress,...[Read More]
Money, meaning, and mistakes: The advice I’d give my younger self
19 February
If I could sit down with my younger self and offer a heartfelt conversation, it would revolve around the two pillars of a well-lived life: financial wisdom and life perspective. It wouldn’t be a lecture, but more like quiet guidance—a few...[Read More]
One tax still off the table as treasurer weighs reform
19 February
Treasurer Jim Chalmers won’t change the GST despite urging from an influential global economic body to lift the consumption tax. In its latest report, the International Monetary Fund praised the federal government’s handling of Australia’s...[Read More]