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Is the RBA to blame?
Over the past few weeks, the politicians have weighed in on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s economic policy and their resistance to reduce interest rates in the face of community pressure. We look at what the numbers are really showing. Australian mortgage holders and...
How to Start Generating Passive Income
In today's economic climate, many small business owners are seeking additional sources of income to alleviate cash flow challenges. One potential solution is passive income, which can provide financial support with minimal ongoing effort. Let's take a closer look at...
Common Small Business Payroll Mistakes
Managing payroll is essential for any small business. It ensures your team is paid correctly and on time, and it keeps your business compliant with the ATO. However, payroll can be tricky, and mistakes can lead to financial penalties and unhappy employees. Here’s a...
Is your family home really tax free?
Under the main residence exemption your family home is exempt from capital gains tax (CGT) when you dispose of it. But, like all things involving tax, is it ever that simple? A home is generally considered to be your main residence if: It is where you and your family...
Five key considerations when buying an investment property
Finding the right investment property for you is different from finding your own home. At the end of the day, the objective of buying an investment property is to make a decent financial return – whether that’s through rental income and / or capital growth. That’s why...
What’s ahead for 2024-25?
Will 2024-25 be another year of volatility or a return to stability? Personal tax & super As you would be aware (at least we hope so after a $40m public education campaign), the personal income tax cuts came into effect on 1 July 2024. At the same time, the...
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