Super changes apply, don’t get caught short

To avoid additional costs (including the superannuation guarantee charge (SGC)), you must pay the right amount of super for all your eligible employees by the quarterly due date.

Four powerful ways to build investing confidence

Here are some tips that can help you build confidence in your investing approach, no matter what the markets are doing.

Take action on valuations now to avoid delays, says ATO

The ATO is urging SMSFs to get their asset valuations done before their annual audit to help avoid delays and late lodgements.

The advantages of investing early

You may have heard it said, "No risk, no reward." But did you know that time can actually decrease your risk while increasing your reward?

Partial property sales eligible for downsizer

Superannuation fund members making a downsizer contribution do not have to sell the whole property or even move out of it after the sale, but cannot claim a contribution for land that has undergone a subdivision, a technical expert has advised.

How costs can add up

There is quite a bit of truth to the old adage “there is no free lunch in life” or its more recent equivalent “if you’re not paying for the product, you’re the product” because pretty much everything in life comes at a cost these days.

The Countries that Consume the Most Beer in the World

Check out the countries that consume the most beer from 1963-2021

ATO taking ‘harsher’ stance on loans to members

The ATO is paying closer attention to attempts by accountants to “patch up” mistakes by SMSF clients involving the removal of money from the fund.

ATO provides cyber security tips for SMSFs

In the wake of the recent Optus cyber attack, the ATO and Australian Cyber Security Centre has outlined some important steps to help trustees keep their data safe.

A trio of trip-wires businesses should avoid, says ATO

  Wayward habits accentuated by the pandemic will be a compliance focus.