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7 simple steps to get on the investment ladder
Entering the world of investing can be a life-changer for people of all ages. Here are seven simple steps for beginners to start their wealth journey.
Can I access my super early?
Many older Australians are understandably eager to access their superannuation, but strict rules applyCarer responsibilities don’t meet interdependency criteria: PBR
A parent who was the sole carer for a terminally ill child is not considered to be in an interdependency relationship, according to a private binding ruling.
Magnificent Seven: More diverse than they may appear
The Magnificent Seven are more diverse businesses than their shared label suggestsLook for the red flags that signal unscrupulous advice
While the ATO is watching for signs of illegal early access to superannuation, SMSF trustees should also be on the lookout for red flags, a leading adviser said.
Key tax changes and measures from the 2026 Federal Budget
The major announcements from this year's Federal Budget and what they mean for accountants and their clients.
A breakdown of 2026-27 Federal Budget Themes and Papers.
. Global conflict has severely disrupted global oil supplies and is contributing to higher inflation, slower growth, and extreme economic uncertainty at home and abroad. At the same time, there are big structural changes unfolding in areas like energy and technology, and longstanding challenges when it comes to productivity, intergenerational equity and access to home […]
Federal budget 2026: Winners and losers
The Federal Government is selling the 2026-27 budget as a big reform budget. One that will tip the scales to make the tax system fairer for young Australians.
View Division 296 as two-stage event
SMSF practitioners should view the pending Division 296 tax as rolling out in two stages, leading to two similar but different sets of rules in its first few years of operation, an SMSF sector specialist has noted.