Cash income and payments – don’t hide or the ATO will seek you out
The ATO has its focus on businesses that use cash to avoid their tax and business obligations. Using cash to avoid your tax and business
6th April 2026
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What are your options if you can’t afford to repay your mortgage?
After just three rate cuts in 2025, interest rates have risen again in Australia this year. It’s unwelcome news for many borrowers – particularly those
6th April 2026
Market movements and review video – April 2026
Stay up to date with what’s happened in the Australian economy and markets over the past month. The escalating war in the Middle East has
6th April 2026
How to go from renter to home buyer
Rent vs buy: Why it’s worth owning a home Renting may feel like a flexible and often necessary solution, offering more freedom to move around
6th April 2026
Why data security is everyone’s business
If you run a small business, it is easy to assume cyberattacks are mainly a problem for large organisations. In reality, small businesses are increasingly
6th April 2026
The borrowing fallout from higher-for-longer rates
In lifting its official cash rate by 0.25% back to 3.85% in February, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) sent a clear signal that Australian
30th March 2026
Is federal government spending really to blame for higher inflation? It’s not clear cut
There has been a spate of articles and commentary in recently calling on the Australian government to reduce spending. Those calling for government cuts –
30th March 2026
Super tax shake up
Superannuation tax rules are changing again and there are implications for those with very large balances as well as those on lower incomes. In a
30th March 2026
Resist peer pressure and achieve your goals
When we hear the phrase peer pressure, most of us picture a playground dare or a group of teenagers urging someone to do something reckless.
30th March 2026
How cutting the capital gains tax discount could help rebalance the housing market
Capital gains tax is once again the subject of parliamentary debate, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers declining to rule out options for reform. Along with negative
30th March 2026
The hidden tax trap: understanding personal services income
With more Australians choosing self-employment and small business ownership, many turn to company structures for tax efficiency and flexibility. The appeal is clear: companies with
30th March 2026
Blue Zones: lessons for living longer
For years, the idea of “Blue Zones” captured the world’s imagination. Certain regions such as Okinawa, Sardinia, Ikaria and Nicoya were said to be places
26th March 2026