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Accounting and tax
CGT on inherited property: rules, exemptions, and timing
You do not pay capital gains tax (CGT) when you inherit a property in Australia. There is no inheritance tax, and property passing from a deceased…
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Accounting and tax
Tax Alert – June 2026
Recent updates from the ATO highlight a mix of proposed tax changes and compliance priorities. New draft legislation is currently under consideration,…
Accounting and tax
Tax Alert – March 2026
The ATO has released several new resources to help Australians understand upcoming changes and avoid common tax pitfalls. These include a checklist…
Accounting and tax
Tax Updates – September 2025
While we’re not seeing major tax reforms this year, a number of targeted updates could still affect your personal finances or business…
Accounting and tax
Tax Alert March 2025
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has kicked off 2025 by announcing its key focus areas for small businesses. In this Tax Alert…
Accounting and tax
Tax Alert September 2024
Employers need to ensure that payroll systems reflect recent legislative changes, while the ATO is highlighting deduction opportunities available to some small…
Accounting and tax
Avoid these common tax return mistakes
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has provided a heads-up about the areas it will be focussing on when reviewing tax returns this…
Accounting and tax
Preparing your family trust for EOFY
With less than a month to go before the end of the financial year (EOFY), some important tasks need to be completed…
Accounting and tax
Tax Alert June 2024
Taxpayers can look forward to a tax cut starting from July 1, thanks to the centrepiece of the Federal Budget delivered in…
Accounting and tax
Tax Alert March 2024
New controls for ATO Online and tax charges non-deductible. Following the use of stolen personal data to access ATO Online accounts, the…
Accounting and tax
Tax changes – what it will mean for you
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recently announced proposed changes to address ongoing cost of living pressures with all 13.6 million Australian taxpayers receiving…
Accounting and tax
Tax Alert December 2023
The ATO is getting back to business. The lenient approach taken by the ATO during the pandemic is over, with its focus…
Accounting and tax
How a super recontribution strategy could improve your tax position
Withdrawing part of your superannuation fund balance then paying it back into the account, known as a recontribution strategy, may sound a…
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