Recent Insights
2026 Federal Budget
The 2026 federal budget is one of the most controversial in recent memory. With record spending, a cost of living crisis, and a housing affordability crisis, the Government has been forced to do something drastic. The question is… have they pulled the right levers?
Bank Feeds are Changing – What You Need To Know
Accounting software packages often use “bank feeds” – a connection to your bank to download all transactions to save you manually entering those. How these bank feeds are connected and maintained will be changing soon, and you can read about it all here.
2026 Victorian State Budget
The Victorian State budget was delivered on 5 May 2026 with little fanfare (given the federal budget takes up all the news). With mounting debt, unfortunately there were very few “winners” to come out of the budget.
Previous Insights
ATO Assistance & The National Fuel Security Plan
On 30 March 2026 the Government announced the "National Fuel Security Plan". So you don't have to read Government jargon, we've simplified it and what it means for you...
The $3mil Super Tax – What, When, How
It's taken a while, but the Government has finally gotten its $3mil super tax through Parliament and into law. Find out how it works and why everyone with a...
The Tax Affairs of a Deceased Estate
Upon the death of a loved one, taxes are understandably far from the front of mind - however it is important to address these sooner rather than later in...
2025 Federal Budget
The 2025 federal budget has been released, projecting deficits as far as the eye can see and only small tax breaks for ordinary Australians. To try and keep their...
ATO Moving Businesses To Monthly BAS’s
From 1 April 2025, the ATO will be moving small businesses with a "poor compliance history" to monthly BAS's. It's the first time in 25 years that the ATO...
Tips For Maintaining Your Trust
Many people involve a trust in their business or investment structures, but very few people fully understand what you need to do to maintain your trust to ensure that...
PAYG Instalment Variation Warning
The ATO are cracking down on people who vary their PAYG Instalments to $0 (or another low figure) as a way of deferring their tax until the end of...
Margaret is Retiring & Other Staff Changes
Read about our recent staffing changes here - with Ebony Hart replacing Margaret Atkinson who is retiring.
EOFY 2024 – Businesses
Read about our 2024 EOY tax tips for businesses here.
EOFY 2024 – Tax Planning & Tips
Read about our 2024 EOY tax planning tips here.
EOFY 2024 – Payroll
Read about our 2024 EOY tax tips for payroll here.
EOFY 2024 – Individuals
Read about our 2024 EOY tax tips for individuals here.