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• ATO outlines focus areas for SMSF auditor compliance in 2025
  The ATO has issued guidance on what it will focus on regarding auditor compliance for 2025.  
• ATO to push non-compliant businesses to monthly GST reporting
  Small businesses with a history of not complying with their obligations may be moved to monthly GST reporting from the start of April, the ATO has warned.
• ASIC pledges to continue online scam blitz
  The corporate regulator has revealed online scammers will remain “squarely in the crosshairs”, with 130 investment scams shut down weekly.
• Tax Office puts contractors on notice over misreporting of income
  The ATO's data matching programs have identified contractors that are incorrectly reporting or omitting contractor income.  
• Tax planning tips for 2024-2025
  Plan for End-of-Financial-Year (EOFY) early
• What does the proposed changes to HELP loans mean?
  If you are one of the millions of Australians with Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt, the proposed changes may offer some benefit.
• Vacant Residential Land Tax
  Commencing 1 January 2025, vacant residential land tax (VRLT) applies to all Victorian homes unoccupied for more than 6 months in a calendar year, unless an exemption applies
• The Most Held Currencies in the World | 1850-2024
  Check out the most powerful Currencies in the World | 1850-2024
• Salary sacrifice and your super
  An important consideration in building your super balance is to salary sacrifice your earnings to make additional contributions to your super.
• 5 Clauses Tenants Should Look For When Reviewing a Lease
    Before signing a commercial lease, verify critical terms like rent, insurance, and renewal clauses to match your business’s future plans.  
• ASIC continues crackdown on dodgy directors
  The corporate regulator has taken enforcement action against four company directors and 58 individuals for contraventions relating to company collapses.
• Vehicle association calls for stricter definitions with luxury car tax changes
  The fuel-efficient definition for the higher luxury car tax threshold should be limited to zero-emission cars only, the Australian Electric Vehicle Association has said.
• Government to push ahead with GIC deduction changes
  A proposed measure to deny deductions for the general interest charge has received the green light from a Senate Committee.
• Exploring compassionate early release of super
  Even though superannuation is designed for retirement, there are limited circumstance where you can access super early on compassionate grounds.
• Have you considered spouse contribution splitting?
  Your individual total super balance as of 30 June each year impacts your ability to implement various super strategies in the following financial year.