Big stamp duty and tax changes for Victoria investors and businesses.

  There are three main areas of significant change: Transition from stamp duty to annual property tax for commercial and industrial property. This will apply to commercial and industrial properties acquired on or after 1 July 2024. (existing owners of properties purchased before 1 July 2024 will not be affected).  Once a property enters the […]

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How to budget using the 50/30/20 method

This is a great strategy for anyone who wants an easy and structured budgeting method.

Retirement is not just about dollars

A life-cycle consultant has revealed only two in five retirees admit to being happier once they stopped working, prompting him to issue a reminder that achieving a satisfactory retirement goes well beyond how much money a person has saved in their superannuation fund.

ATO takes hard line on in-house asset rules

A recent announcement from the ATO on in-house asset rules has left many in the auditing sector stunned, claims a leading adviser.

SMSFA says proposed super legislation will hit farmers, small businesses the most

Small business owners and farmers with land or business premises owned by their SMSF are the big losers in the draft legislation on the Better Targeted Superannuation Concession, claims the SMSFA.

Investment and economic outlook, October 2023

The peak drag on consumption caused by European Central Bank (ECB) monetary policy will likely occur in the first two quarters of 2024, according to Vanguard research.

Teaching children about the value of money

Transferring money to children can be one of the most valuable financial steps parents can take.  

6 simple rules will ensure a deed can be executed in all states

There are six simple rules that will ensure a deed is executed properly in every Australian state, says a leading superannuation legal consultant.

Revised NALE rules ‘miss chance to clarify SMSF bugbear

The ATO will need to help trustees work out when an arrangement is internal to the fund for the purposes of non-arm’s length expense rules, says the NTAA.