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Investing in a Self Managed Super Fund Property
Investing in a self-managed super fund (SMSF) property has become an increasingly popular strategy in Australia, offering SMSF members greater control and flexibility over their retirement savings. With the ability to invest retirement funds directly into real estate,...
Average Australian super balance at 50
For many Australians, turning 50 is a milestone that brings retirement planning into sharper focus. With just over 15 years until the age pension age of 67, your superannuation balance starts to play a bigger role in shaping your financial future. Many people start to...
Record Keeping: ATO on the war path
Careful record keeping is a must in order to prepare an accurate tax return and support the claims you make. Generally speaking, if you claim a deduction, you must have records to show how you calculated your claims. Records are usually a receipt from the supplier of...
Superannuation Update – Winter edition
In this quarter's superannuation update... Reminder: employers note that the super guarantee rate increased to 12% as of 1 July 2025. Insight: We take a look at some suggested figures for a 'modest' and a 'comfortable' retirement lifestyle, the difference between...
ATO impersonation scam warning
With tax time, comes a rise in opportunistic ATO impersonation scams. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued a warning regarding a significant increase in scam activities during this period. While scams generally do tend to rise at this time of year, the ATO...
EOFY Property Tax Deductions
As end of financial year approaches, Australian property investors must finalise their tax returns, encompassing individual and business obligations based on their structure. To maximise tax benefits, property investors should ensure all eligible deductions are...
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