What it means for you From 1 July 2026, the amount you can contribute to super will increase, creating new opportunities to boost your retirement savings. The annual concessional contribution cap will rise from $30,000 to $32,500. These are … Read Full Story
Granny flats are becoming more of a common feature of the urban environment. No doubt this is due to the ongoing and unremitting nature of the housing affordability crisis, and the relaxing of regulations about where and how they … Read Full Story
There’s been a lot of talk about changes to super, and one of the biggest updates is now official. The government has passed the Division 296 tax, which will start from 1 July 2026. While it mainly affects people … Read Full Story
With the due date for FBT returns coming up, the following non-exhaustive checklist may prove useful in determining whether you as an employer have an FBT liability. Although it will generally fall to your accountant to prepare the FBT … Read Full Story
The Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) can be valuable for many self-funded retirees, helping reduce out-of-pocket health costs (for example, cheaper PBS medicines and other concessions). But it’s income tested, and an upcoming rise in deeming rates may affect … Read Full Story
Currently, most employers pay super on a quarterly basis. From July 2026, super will instead need to be paid each pay cycle. The ATO has released a checklist to help employers prepare for this change. Below is a straightforward … Read Full Story
Superannuation rules are always evolving, and 2026 is shaping up to be another year of important changes. Some of these updates may only affect a small group of people, while others could impact almost everyone with super. Whether retirement … Read Full Story
If you find yourself in the position of having bought yourself a new home before you sold your existing home, there are important CGT issues to consider – and these centre on the fact that under the CGT rules, … Read Full Story
Most people think of superannuation as money they can’t touch until retirement, but there are important exceptions. One significant exception is the permanent incapacity condition of release, which can allow people who are totally and permanently disabled to access … Read Full Story
No doubt noting the growing trend for people to rent out property for short-term accommodation, the ATO has withdrawn a 40-year old ruling and replaced it with a new draft Taxation Ruling accompanied by two draft Practical Compliance Guidelines … Read Full Story
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