Insights
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Is there a problem paying your super when you die?
The Government has announced its intention to introduce mandatory standards for large superannuation funds to, amongst other things, deliver timely and compassionate handling of death benefits. Do we have a problem with paying out super when a member dies?
Threshold for tax-free retirement super increases
The amount of money that can be transferred to a tax-free retirement account will increase to $2m on 1 July 2025.
2025: The year ahead
An election, a growing deficit, geopolitical instability, looming trade wars, and continued cost of living stress. Sounds like fun, right?
Tax and tinsel Q&As: The top Christmas party questions
What is tax deductible this silly season? We explain which gifts, food, drinks and festivities are subject to tax and GST. Read on to find out what they are.
What’s ahead for the 2025 tax year?
As we come to the end of 2024, we look at what's in store next year. Read on to find out what's changing in the tax world - from an election to cost of living.
Phasing out cheques: what to expect
The Government has announced a transition plan to phase out the use of cheques. They will no longer be accepted on 30 September 2029. But what about cash?
Tax deduction denied for signature basketball shoe R&D
The Federal Court has denied a sports company’s appeal to claim research & development incentives for the creation of an Australian signature basketball shoe.
What makes or breaks Christmas?
The cost of living has eased over the past year but consumers are still under pressure. For business, planning is the key to managing Christmas volatility.
When overseas workers are Australian employees
The Fair Work Commission has determined that a Philippines based “independent contractor” was an employee unfairly dismissed by her Australian employer. Like us, you are probably curious how a foreign national living in the Philippines, who had an ‘independent...