Do you post make-up tutorials to social media, write a blog or stream gaming for others to see? Then you are a content creator. If you are making money from your online content then you will have income to declare…
Depending on what you do with your holiday home there can be deductions and tax implications. Holiday home – not rented out If you own a holiday home and don’t rent it out, you don’t include anything in your tax…
As Benjamin Franklin famously stated, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail”, and this statement is never more valid than when your sights are set on a family holiday. After years of travel restrictions, the thought of taking…
There is no doubt the cost of living has increased to a point whereby most of us need to be aware of our finances. Simply logging on to your banking app and knowing the approximate value of any investments has…
For the 2022-23 income year onward there are changes to the record keeping requirements and calculating working from home deductions. There are 2 methods to calculate working from home deductions: Revised fixed rate method Actual cost method The revised fixed…
According to the 2021/22 edition of The Boomer Guide, Baby Boomers are spending their wealth more than any other generation. A recent study by the Productivity Commission has revealed Baby Boomers will pass on a whopping $224 billion each year…
By growing your superannuation you can take steps to make a positive difference to your lifestyle in retirement. If you are, or have been employed, you should make the most of employer’s contributions by: Checking that your employer’s super guarantee…
There’s no denying our first financial lessons come from our immediate family or the people closest to us. However, the money lessons being instilled in us are rarely sound financial advice which will work in our favour. Here are some…
The last couple of years for business owners have provided for some unprecedented changes. Victorian small businesses have had to adapt to new technology and to seek opportunities to improve business practices and customer relationships. As we start moving into…