Why Market Valuations Matter for SMSFs
Accurate market valuations are essential for SMSF compliance. Learn how to meet ATO valuation requirements, avoid regulation breaches and ensure your fund’s assets are correctly reported each year.
SMSF Release Authorities and consequences of non-compliance
A growing number of SMSFs are failing to meet ATO requirements for release authorities. Learn what these documents are, why compliance is critical and how trustees can avoid penalties.
Offshore Worker denied $30K in Travel Deductions
Claiming travel expenses? Know what qualifies. A recent case saw a $30K claim denied, with only home office costs approved. Don’t risk a disallowed deduction — get expert advice before you lodge.
Beware of tax advice from ‘finfluencers’
Beware of unqualified ‘finfluencers’ offering tax tips online. Always check your advisor is registered with Australia’s TPB to avoid financial risks.
ATO security safeguards for victims of fraud recently enhanced
Enhanced Security Measures for Victims of Identity and Tax Fraud Taxpayers affected by fraud can now set up Strong online access for easier, secure use of ATO services—learn how to protect your account long-term Where a taxpayer has been the victim of identity, tax or super fraud, the ATO may apply security safeguards to their […]
Australia’s Digital ID Act and new Trust Exchange
Australia’s Digital Identity Revolution: Introducing Trust Exchange (TEx) and New Legislation Government Unveils Groundbreaking Trust Exchange Technology, Supported by Enhanced Digital ID Legislation for Greater Privacy and Security In a significant development for digital security and convenience, the Albanese Government has unveiled its plans for a groundbreaking digital infrastructure, aimed at transforming how Australians verify […]
Government warns of ‘malicious’ myGov scammers
Stay Alert to Protect Your ATO Log-In Details from Scammers Government Warns of Rising Tax Fraud via Fake myGov Sites and Urges Vigilance The Government has urged Australians to be vigilant regarding scammers who target ATO log-in details to commit tax fraud. The ATO has received a large number of reports of scammers using fake […]
2024/25 Federal Budget
Key measures for taxpayers, small business and superannuation 1. Personal income tax measures 1.1 Stage three personal tax cuts The Government has confirmed the revised stage three personal tax cuts that were announced prior to the Federal Budget being handed down and which have already been enacted into law. Refer to the Treasury Laws Amendment […]
Thank you cape2cape donors
$344,359k raised for youth mental health Now that all the blisters have had time to heal, we wanted to say a huge THANK YOU for donating to Justin’s cape2cape Trek and for being a part of what was a record-breaking trek! A total of 31 trekkers absolutely crushed a total of 4,185kms and far exceeded […]
Justin trekking for youth mental health
Cape to Cape 2023 — Zero 2 Hero On 28 February to 3 March 2023, Justin is trekking 135 km for the Cape To Cape to raise money for youth mental health and suicide prevention. I am sure everyone has (or had an adolescent) in their family or circle of friends that has needed assistance […]
