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GST focus remains, while community tip-offs increase Fraudulent claims for GST refunds continue to be a major focus for the ATO, with several new pilot progr…
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Planning for what happens when you pass away or become incapacitated is an important way of protecting those you care about, saving them from dealing with a fin…
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There is no debate that Australians love investing in property. The value of Australian residential real estate at the end of August 2024 was an estimated $10.9…
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Australian share prices have seen record highs in 2024 after a sluggish couple of years. The S&P ASX200 index added just under 7 per cent in the 10 months to…
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What is volatility? Volatility is an investment term that describes when a market or security experiences periods of unpredictable, and sometimes sharp, price …
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The rules around making some types of super contributions have been relaxed in recent years, so it’s worth exploring the different opportunities available to yo…
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If you’re nearing retirement age, it’s likely you’re wondering if you will have enough saved to give up work and take it easy, particularly as cost-of-living in…
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Give me the main points The most important reason to consider taking out life insurance is to protect your family if you die or become unable to work. Th…
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What happens to a self managed super fund (SMSF) when a trustee dies or becomes mentally impaired? While these are circumstances that many of us would rather no…
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Retirement is filled with opportunities and choices. There’s the time to travel more, work on long-delayed personal projects or volunteer your help to worthwhil…
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Stay up to date with what's happened in Australian markets over the past month. Global stock markets – including the ASX – largely stabilised by the end of Au…
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The tax cuts introduced from July 1 and other changes may mean it’s time for a review of your current tax, super and investment strategies to make sure you’re m…
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Hidden away in the back of the Australian Budget and unmentioned in the Treasurers speech, was a simple statement confirming that:
“The Government will replace the individual tax residency rules with a new framework that is easy to understand, provides certainty and reduces compl…
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Australian property prices look to be on a rocketing path, with first home buyers, low-interest rates and FOMO (fear of missing out) fueling the demand for the start of 2021.
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