A Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) gives you control over your superannuation investments, offering a tailored approach to managing your retirement savings. Unlike industry or retail super funds, where professionals oversee investments and compliance, an SMSF puts you in the driver’s…
Cost of living pressures have increased, and Australians can’t be blamed for entering the new year with a little apprehension. While inflation appears to be ticking down and the pace of interest rate hikes has slowed, there’s still a lot…
Income protection insurance provides financial support if you're unable to work due to illness or injury, covering a portion of your lost income. It typically pays: Up to 90% of your pre-tax income for the first six months. Up to…
The global economy has continued to sustain solid growth and avoid recession despite the implementation since 2022 of tight monetary policy by most of the world’s major central banks in an effort to lower inflation. This year, inflation has been coming…
Superannuation (super) is generally accessible when you retire and reach your preservation age, which varies based on your date of birth. Alternatively, you can access it at age 65, even if you're still working. Preservation Age Before 1 July 1960:…
Your personal information, also known as Personally Identifiable Information (PII), is incredibly valuable. Scammers can use this information to access your bank account, sign into your myGov account, steal money, or even commit fraud in your name. It’s crucial to…
Income tax is an unavoidable part of earning money in Australia, and for most people, filing a tax return has become a routine annual task. Perhaps you’ve just landed your first job, recently finished school or university, or you’ve migrated…
Federal Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers delivered the latest Federal Budget from Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday 9 May 2023. Below is a summary of the key insights into this major announcement which have been put together by Certified Practicing…
The Federal Treasurer, Dr Jim Chalmers, handed down the 2023–24 Federal Budget at 7:30 pm (AEST) on 9 May 2023. The Budget forecasts the underlying cash balance to be in surplus by $4.2 billion in 2022–23, the first surplus since…
It is important to remember that whenever claiming business expenses in your tax return as a deduction, you must have the records to substantiate your claims. There must also be records as to how you worked out the business use…