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Cash income and payments: don’t hide or the ATO will seek you out

Hamilton Morello September 14, 2026 No Comments

The ATO has its focus on businesses that use cash to avoid their tax and business obligations. Using cash to avoid your tax and business obligations isn’t just a bad…

Discretionary trusts: What the proposed changes mean

Hamilton Morello September 14, 2026 No Comments

Family trusts have long been a popular structure for managing business income, investments and succession planning. However, a major change is proposed from 1 July 2028, with the Federal Government…

Superannuation: more relevant than ever

Hamilton Morello September 14, 2026 No Comments

A range of superannuation changes that came into effect on 1 July 2026, are reinforcing the role of super as one of the most tax-effective investment structures available. For many…

Tax Alert September 2026

Hamilton Morello September 14, 2026 No Comments

Key changes for businesses, SMSFs and employers A new range of tax measures and compliance changes were recently announced and are set to affect businesses, investors and trustees. Here’s a…

Why Transition to Retirement deserves a second look

Hamilton Morello September 14, 2026 No Comments

For many people approaching retirement, the transition from full-time work to retirement is no longer a sudden stop. Instead, it’s often a gradual process that involves reducing work hours, maintaining…

The business of winning

Hamilton Morello September 14, 2026 No Comments

We see the winning moments in sport. The gold medal celebrations. The match-winning performances. The standing ovations and record-breaking achievements. What we don’t see are the efforts that made them…

The art of Refinancing

Paul Yates September 14, 2026 No Comments

Refinancing your home loan has the potential to save thousands of dollars, reduce monthly repayments, improve cash flow and help you achieve your financial goals sooner. However, successful refinancing is…

The Reality of Paying Down your Mortgage Faster

Paul Yates June 10, 2026 No Comments

There is no shortage of commentary around “fast mortgage paydown” strategies. The most common headline suggests a loan can be repaid in 10 years. While technically correct, that framing overlooks…

The Iran war and markets: Keeping perspective amid uncertainty

Paul Yates June 10, 2026 No Comments

There’s a particular kind of unease that creeps in when market headlines start mixing geopolitics with talk of oil prices and recessions. That feeling has been hard to avoid, as…

Trusts are back in the ATO spotlight

Paul Yates June 10, 2026 No Comments

With more than 947,000 trusts operating across Australia, it’s no surprise the ATO continues to keep a close eye on how these structures are managed. Trusts remain central to many…

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