Are inheritances outdated?
Once upon a time we used to have to wait until a wealthy relative passed away before we received an inheritance. What many people don’t understand is there is more than one way to transition wealth to the next generations…
Cyber safety checklist for small business owners
As a small business owner, protecting your systems from cyber security threats is essential. Here are some simple things you can do to keep your business and clients data safe from cybercriminals. Ensure that all software and app’s are kept…
Protecting generational wealth
When planning to pass your assets onto your descendants, there are many things to consider. One of the most common questions people ask is: How do we protect our wealth so it ends up where we want it to go?…
Making money from your online activities? It could be income
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…
Key takeaways from the 2023-24 Federal Budget
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…
2023/24 Federal Budget analysis
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…
Do you have a holiday home?
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…
How to plan and save for the dream family holiday
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…
Secure your future with a financial plan
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…
Working from home deduction changes for 2022-2023
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…