Permanent incapacity and super – what it means if you’re totally and permanently disabled
Most people think of superannuation as money they can’t touch until retirement, but there are [...]
Change to the tax treatment of holiday homes
No doubt noting the growing trend for people to rent out property for short-term accommodation, [...]
Surviving (and maybe avoiding) an ATO audit
This piece is aimed at self-employed clients, so if you’re a salary earner or a [...]
Who can make a claim against a deceased estate?
In Australia, the law recognises that a will maker may sometimes fail to make adequate [...]
Could you be missing out on thousands in lost super?
Most of us keep a close eye on our bank accounts. But superannuation can be [...]
The 50% CGT discount: More than meets the eye
There is much in the media about how the 50% capital gains tax (CGT) discount [...]
Thinking of a Christmas stay in your SMSF property? Think again!
If your SMSF owns a beach house, country cottage or apartment that feels like the [...]
Can the cost of clothing be tax deductible?
Sometimes it can be, but only in limited circumstances. The tax deductibility of expenditure on [...]
Using your home to produce income
In contrast to holiday homes, what happens where you use all or part of your [...]
Renting your holiday home
With summer around the corner and beach holiday homes back on the agenda, perhaps it [...]