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Two different sets of SMSF changes were revealed in August, and it is important to note...
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Proposed CGT and negative gearing reforms: four issues LDB has raised with Treasury
The Federal Government’s proposed capital gains tax (CGT) and negative gearing reforms are moving...
‘Widow tax’ and property: what the fix means
The so-called “widow tax” is not a new tax on widows or inheritances. It refers to an unintended...
Minimum tax on discretionary trusts: Our Treasury submission and what it means for your group
In the May 2026 Federal Budget, the Government announced a minimum tax of 30 per cent on discretionary...
Backing Innovation: What Early Stage Investors and Founders Should Know About ESIC Tax Incentives
For an innovative business, raising capital can be one of the hardest parts of turning a strong idea...
Sharing the upside: Employee share schemes for start-ups
If you run a growing business, you’ve probably faced this problem: you’ve found a brilliant...
Markets update – Mixed signals shape the outlook
The outlook has become quite mixed. There are the positives of expansionary US policy and the technology...
SMSF borrowing for business premises: Understanding the new rules
Business owners considering using their SMSF to purchase business premises can still do so in many circumstances,...
Withholding tax on foreign royalties: Understanding your obligations
If your business makes royalty payments to overseas suppliers, software providers or intellectual property...
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