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8 Oct

ATO to Stop Accepting Credit Card Payments: What Businesses Need to Know Before 1 December 2026

The ATO will stop accepting direct credit card payments from 1 December 2026, requiring businesses and individuals to switch to alternative payment methods such as debit card, BPAY, EFT or bank account direct debit. While the change affects only a small percentage of taxpayers, businesses that rely on credit cards to manage cash flow or fund ATO payment plans should act now to update arrangements, avoid missed payments and prepare for the cash flow impact of having tax obligations funded from available business funds.


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8 Sep

Booking the Band? You May Have Just Hired an Employee

Hiring entertainers, promotional staff or event contractors for your Christmas function could create superannuation obligations you didn't expect.


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8 Sep

Whose House Is It Anyway?

Helping a family member buy a property may seem straightforward, but the way ownership is structured today could have significant tax consequences years down the track.


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8 Sep

Working From Home? It Could Affect More Than Your Tax Deductions

Working from home could have tax implications long after you've stopped claiming deductions. Here's what every business owner should know.


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8 Sep

Director IDs: The ASIC Clean-Up Is Coming. Are You Ready?

ASIC's director ID data matching is set to expose outdated company records. A quick review now could save you time, stress and unnecessary penalties later.


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6 Sep

The Proposed 30% Minimum Tax on Discretionary Trusts

Just announced this week, draft legislation and explanatory materials with 15 DAY Consultation period!! Enough to give you a headache! These are NOT BETTER FOR YOU. It proposes an alternative to restructuring that would allow existing discretionary trusts to avoid the 30% minimum tax by fixing beneficiaries’ entitlements to income and capital, an apparently simple election with potentially significant long-term consequences. 


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18 Aug

Make The Most Of Your Peak Earning Years

As income grows, it's easy for spending to grow with it. This article explores practical strategies to help you make the most of your strongest earning years and build greater financial freedom for the future.


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17 Aug

B.I.T.E. Business Conference 2026: Connection, Insight and Innovation

B.I.T.E. Business Conference 2026 brought together business owners, leaders and innovators for a day of inspiration, learning and connection. Take a look back at the highlights from another successful event.


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13 Aug

Your Will Doesn't Control Your SMSF

Many SMSF members assume their Will determines who receives their super. However, without the right SMSF arrangements in place, the outcome may not be what you intended.


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