Counting down to June 30
It’s been a year of change like no other and that extends to tax and superannuation. As the end of the financial year approaches, now is a good time to check some new and not so new ways to reduce…
Employee or contractor? What’s the difference?
With the rise of the gig economy, correctly working out whether you are hiring an employee or simply engaging an independent contractor has never been more important. Getting it wrong can be costly, as a recent court ruling shows. A…
Cars and tax – what can you claim?
Cars and tax – what can you claim? With transport costs for Australian families continuing to rise, claiming some of your expenses back at tax time sounds great, but it’s important to get it right if you don’t want to…
Mastering the art of negotiation
Negotiation is a fact of life. We do it with our friends and families all the time – ‘I’ll pick up the kids, can you do dinner?’ – deals like this are so easy, so normal that we don’t even…
Tax-effective ways to boost your super
After a year when the average superannuation balance fell slightly or, at best, moved sideways, the summer holidays could be a good opportunity to think about ways to rebuild your savings while being mindful of tax. With the Reserve Bank…
