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A possible lifeline for bucket-company arrangements The Federal Government has this week released exposure-draft legislation concerning the proposed 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts, scheduled to commence from 1 July 2028. Importantly, the latest proposal includes a new election that may allow existing family trusts to continue distributing income to a nominated bucket company without...
The Reserve Bank may have kept rates on hold in June, but a growing number of lenders have cut their home loan interest rates. This could be your sign to review your current loan. Here’s news that should be music to the ears of Australian home owners. Despite the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) keeping...
As the calendar flips over to July, now’s a good time to give your home loan a once-over. We look at five strategies that could help you save on interest and pay off your mortgage sooner. With three rate hikes already this year, and a big variation in rates between lenders, it’s worth checking you’re not paying too...
As we approach 30 June 2026, now is an excellent time to review your superannuation position and ensure you have taken advantage of any available contribution opportunities before the end of the financial year. For many individuals, making additional superannuation contributions before 30 June can provide significant tax benefits while boosting retirement savings. Concessional Contributions...
A string of rate hikes this year has pushed the cash rate back up to 4.35% – exactly where it was at the start of 2025. Except this time, there are no rate cuts on the horizon. These rising interest rates are squeezing many household budgets. But you don’t have to just resign yourself to another round...
The Albanese Government has tabled its budget for 2026-27, and tax reforms for property investors are top of the agenda. Treasurer Jim Chalmers says these reforms are all about getting more Australians into a first home of their own. But, as with any federal budget, there are winners and losers. We break down the key aspects...
Budget 2026-27: at a glance On Tuesday 12 May 2026 the Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the 2026-27 Federal Budget, framing some of the more significant announcements as part of a broader plan to help young Australians access the property market. While acknowledging that the key to housing affordability is supply, the Government clearly sees...
The hits just keep coming for mortgage holders, with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today raising the cash rate for a third time this year to 4.35%. If you’re starting to struggle with your mortgage repayments, here’s how you can potentially take action. Today’s 0.25% cash rate increase brings us in line with the...
Rate hikes and soaring fuel prices aren’t dampening home buyer enthusiasm, with a strong majority of Aussies still believing the time to buy is now. We look at why home-buying sentiment remains so high. Petrol prices have been stealing the headlines lately. But behind the scenes, Aussie homes have been notching up fresh gains. Over...
The Administrative Review Tribunal (‘ART’) recently held that medical expenses incurred by a taxpayer to obtain (or regain) employment were not deductible as they were not incurred in gaining or producing his assessable income. The taxpayer was an airplane pilot. In July 2021, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority advised the taxpayer of the steps that...
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