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Tariff-triggered cuts to interest rates could be just around the corner, with Australian borrowers the likely winners if they come to fruition. US trade policies have hit media headlines this month following Donald Trump’s controversial tariff announcements on 2 April. The flow of tariff announcements coming out of the US has rattled share markets...
The way superannuation is paid may be about to undergo a significant transformation. The Labor government’s proposed “payday super” reforms would require employers to pay employees’ superannuation contributions within seven calendar days of every payday. Draft laws have been released for comment, and payday super is intended to apply from 1 July 2026, it’s important...
In the wake of recent cyber-attacks on several large Australian super funds, you might be wondering how to protect your retirement savings. The past few years have seen significant data breaches from well-known Australian companies outside of the superannuation sector, exposing a huge amount of consumer personal identity information. The cyber-attacks on superannuation funds reportedly...
You may be starting out in business and trying to decide whether to become a sole trader or to set up a company. Alternatively, you may already be an established sole trader and considering switching to become a company. Tax considerations are vital in deciding which of the two business structures is most suitable for...
In today’s sharing economy, platforms like Airbnb have made it easier than ever to earn extra income by renting out a spare room or your entire home – but many Australians are unaware of the tax implications that come with these arrangements. When you rent out all or part of your residential property through digital...
If you’ve thought about upskilling or undertaking professional development this year, you may be able to claim some of your self-education expenses in your 2024–2025 income tax return. You incur self-education expenses when you: take courses at an educational institution (even if you don’t gain a formal qualification); undertake training provided by an industry or...
Australians will head to the polls on May 3, and with housing affordability shaping up as a key election issue, we unpack how the two major parties are pledging to help first home buyers. Housing affordability has reached boiling point. Both Labor and the Coalition agree on this. But they’re offering different solutions for first...
Taxpayers will be restricted from claiming deductions for general interest charge (GIC) and shortfall interest charge (SIC) incurred on or after 1 July 2025, after Parliament passed amendments on Wednesday (26 March). The Labor Party has previously said the changes will enhance incentives for all entities “to correctly self-assess their tax liabilities and pay on...
Not everyone wants to buy an established home or even a house and land package. Sometimes you just want to buy a vacant block, pay it down and give yourself a breather before paying for the cost of building a home. Or maybe you’ve seen an exceptional block listed for sale that ticks all the...
The RBA may have swiped left on an April rate cut, but plenty of home owners are taking matters into their own hands by refinancing to save on interest with a lower rate. There’s nothing like a rate cut to put a spring in home owners’ steps. February’s 0.25% rate cut, for instance, saw consumer sentiment jump...
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