Knowledge Articles

• March 2026 - This month we focus on key developments and practical guidance for business owners, property holders, and SMSF trustees navigating complex tax obligations. 

• February 2026 - A look at ATO’s sharpened compliance focus on holiday homes, the Electric Car Discount and rising AI-generated tax “advice” — and associated costly traps as the ATO cracks down on misinformation. Also, unpacking the nuances of downsizer contributions and the main residence exemption. 

• December 2025 -rom payroll reform to professional development, this issue explores several important topics for businesses and investors. Also, we have included a short video on Pay Day Super.

• November 2025 - Government's latest announcements on the proposed super tax rules. Proposed legislation extends the $20,000 instant asset write-off for small businesses, plus what businesses can do with the rising threat of cybercrime and more.

• October 2025 - Important recent developments that could have real consequences for business owners, trustees, and investors.

• September 2025 - Small business stamp duty exemption, plus more since our August edition.

• August 2025 - Relevant updates to help you stay compliant and make informed financial decisions including key changes in superannuation and compliance that are set to impact on a range of individuals and business owners. 

• July 2025 - Changes to the ATO interest charges deductibility, risks associated with following unqualified ‘finfluencer tax tips and more

• Scam Emails. Real Consequences

• June 2025 – Labor’s victory, tax claims to avoid & economic crossroads.

• May 2025 – Year-end tax planning, instant asset write-off threshold, tax implications of property subdivision projects & the ATO’s small business benchmarking tool.

• April 2025 – Personal income tax cuts & super guarantee rules.

• March 2025 – 2025 FBT hotspots & the potential impact of tariffs and trade wars.

• February 2025 – ATO’s succession planning warning, tax risk for wealthy groups & possible banning of surcharges on credit and debit cards.

• December 2024 – Top Christmas party questions & what’s ahead in 2025.

• November 2024 – Exploring the impact and issues for businesses engaging overseas team members.

• October 2024 – The ban on life insurers using genetic testing & the tax implications of inherited property.

• September 2024 – The MyGov tax scams & how to avoid them… Plus, how Wayne was scammed – nearly!

• August 2024 – When is a gift really a gift and what if the ATO takes a different view? Plus, an article on the Tax Practitioner Code of Conduct amendments.

• July 2024 – What’s ahead for 2024-25. Plus, is your family home really tax free?

• June 2024 –The opportunities to maximise deductions.

• May 2024 – ATO’s ‘company money’ crackdown, should you be the ‘bank of Mum & Dad’ & do your kids really want to take over your business?

• April 2024 – Warning on ‘sloppy’ SMSF asset valuations, the ATO’s assault on professional services, and the review of non-compete clauses and worker restraints.

• March 2024 – FBT traps including electric vehicles, the ATO’s debt ‘on-hold’ dilemma, how to take advantage of the 1 July super cap increase and getting back what you put in – loans to get a business started.

• February 2024 – SMSFs and property development, and a recent property case where the evidence didn’t match the taxpayers claim.

• December 2023 – a controversial case of the taxpayer who claimed a loss on their home, tax and Christmas and the key 2024 influences.

• November 2023 – the missing $3.6bn in super guarantee owed to workers, and the Chobani yoghurt case testing the boundaries of GST-free foods.

• October 2023 – The $20k deduction for ‘electrifying’ your business and Self-education: What can you claim? 

• September 2023 – How did the TikTok tax scandal get out of control?

• August 2023 – The blowback from the tax refund expectation gap, why succession is more than a TV show, and the implications of pitfalls of small scale subdivisions.