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Trade wars and tariffs
Global Google searches for the word “tariffs” spiked dramatically between 30 January and 2 February 2025, a +900% increase to the previous 1
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Feb 174 min read
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Is there a problem paying your super when you die?
The Government announces its intention to introduce mandatory standards for large superannuation funds to, deliver timely death benefits.
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Feb 173 min read
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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 complexi
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Feb 174 min read
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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.
Your Knowledge
Feb 173 min read
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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 signatur
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Dec 17, 20242 min read
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Phasing out cheques
The Government has announced a transition plan to phase out the use of cheques. Under the plan, cheques will stop being issued by 30 June 20
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Dec 17, 20242 min read
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What’s ahead in 2025?
The last few years have been a rollercoaster ride of instability. 2025 holds hope, but not a guarantee, of greater stability and certainty.
Your Knowledge
Dec 17, 20245 min read
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Tax and tinsel Q&As
Can you avoid giving the Australian Tax Office a gift this Christmas?
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Dec 17, 20243 min read
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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 Christ
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Nov 19, 20243 min read
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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 Australi
Your Knowledge
Nov 19, 20248 min read
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Are student loans too big?
Australian voters tend to reject US style education favouring more egalitarian systems where income does not determine access.
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Nov 19, 20242 min read
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01 Succession: the series
Ok, not that Succession series. Each month we’ll bring you a new perspective on transferring property.
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Oct 14, 20245 min read
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