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Personal tax cuts

From 1 July 2026, personal income tax rates will change.

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Super guarantee rules catch up with venues and gyms

The superannuation guarantee rules are broad and, in some circumstances, extend beyond the definition of common law employees to some directors, contractors, entertainers, sports persons and other workers.

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The proposed ban on non-compete clauses

In the 2025-26 Federal Budget the Government announced a ban on non-compete clauses and “no poach” agreements.

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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.

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Quote of the month

“Elections belong to the people. It's their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.” Abraham Lincoln. 

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Our Guide to the Federal Budget 2025-26

On Tuesday 25 March, Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the Federal Budget for 2025–26 Budget, one that the government clearly did not expect to have to deliver. To read our full informative guide, please click the link below.

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Why the ATO is targeting babyboomer wealth

“Succession planning, and the tax risks associated with it, is our number one focus in 2025. In recent years we’ve observed an increase in reorganisations that appear to be connected to succession planning.” ATO Private Wealth Deputy Commissioner Louise Clarke

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Will credit card surcharges be banned?

 If credit card surcharges are banned in other countries, why not Australia?  We look at the surcharge debate and the payment system complexity that has brought us to this point.

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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?

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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.

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Quote of the month

“To the man who only has a hammer, everything he encounters begins to look like a nail.” US psychologist Abraham Maslow

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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.

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