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  • New super facts and figures from July 2025

    New super facts and figures from July 2025

    If you’ve been keeping an eye on your super, you might be wondering whether the contribution limits are increasing this year. The answer is – not yet.  Two key caps that determine how much you can put into super each year will stay the same from 1 July 2025.  Concessional contributions These are contributions made…

  • Selling shares? Beware of all the CGT rules!

    Selling shares? Beware of all the CGT rules!

    With Trump’s tariffs causing big sell downs on share markets around the world, it is important to understand a few key things about how capital gains (and capital losses) from the sale of shares are treated for CGT purposes in Australia. For a start, it is crucial to know what the cost – or specifically…

  • Is that person really an independent contractor?

    Is that person really an independent contractor?

    Getting the answer to that question right can save you a lot of money. Getting it wrong, however, can end up costing you a packet, especially where multiple income years are involved. Where it turns out that a person you thought you had engaged as an independent contractor is really your employee, you could be…

  • Can you leave your super to your grandchildren?

    Can you leave your super to your grandchildren?

    Many grandparents wonder if they can leave their superannuation to their grandchildren. Superannuation, or “super,” is a key part of retirement savings in Australia, and its rules can be tricky. So, can a grandparent pass their super to a grandchild? The short answer is – rarely. But there is a solution. A binding super death…

  • 30 June 2025 Tax and Super Checklist

    30 June 2025 Tax and Super Checklist

    With the end of the financial year coming up, now’s a great time to get on top of your tax and super. A little planning before 30 June can help you make the most of any opportunities to reduce tax, boost your super, and avoid last-minute surprises. This checklist outlines key things to consider and…

  • Super Checklist

    Super Checklist

    Make the most of your super before 30 June 2025 with these smart, simple tips. Check Your Contribution Limits Before adding more to super, log in to myGov > ATO > Super > Information to check how much you’ve already contributed. Tip: If you’re in an SMSF, your info may not be up to date…