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…
Identity theft effects thousands of Australians every year. Stolen information is used by criminals to commit identity crimes. When this occurs, victims are left with a bad credit rating which can then impact their ability to get a loan, run…
Two Federal Budgets in one year – what a treat! Nearly a decade after Labor’s last Budget, Jim Chalmers delivered his first Budget with only a few new proposals that may impact the financial planning space. Most of the relevant…
With inflation rising, low bank interest rates and volatile markets, here are a few tips to help you think about what you could do to boost your household’s bottom line. Recheck your eligibility for the Age Pension. If your assets or…
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) have created some helpful videos to assist you in understanding what your record-keeping obligations are if you own or are investing in a rental property. The videos include the following: An introduction to rental property…
Budgeting and financial planning are both processes designed to boost your financial wellbeing. And while there are striking similarities between the two, there are key differences in how the two work to help you achieve your financial goals. Budgeting As…