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Significant changes to owners’ corporation: what are they?

Significant changes to owners’ corporation: what are they?

Significant reforms to the way owners’ corporations operate in Victoria are now in effect. Here’s what you need to know.

8 things you can do with your surplus cashflow or savings

8 things you can do with your surplus cash flow or savings

If your household’s income exceeds your annual expenses, you may have built up surplus cash. Here’s what you can do with it.

6 misconceptions about Australian taxation of cryptocurrency

6 misconceptions about Australian taxation of cryptocurrency

From whether cryptocurrency is a currency for tax purposes to if cryptocurrency as a hobby is taxable, Florence Ioannou sets the record straight.

Changes to superannuation rules from July 1, 2022

Changes to superannuation rules from July 1, 2022

Proposed changes to superannuation were passed by both houses of parliament on February 10, 2022. Here's what you need to know.

COVID-19 tests to be tax deductible – here’s how to claim them

COVID-19 tests to be tax deductible – here’s how to claim them

COVID-19 tests, including Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and rapid antigen tests (RATs), will be tax...
Can I live in my SMSF property once I retire?

Can I live in my SMSF property once I retire?

Property is a popular self-managed super fund (SMSF) investment in Australia. They are generally easy...
Outlook uncertain as pandemic-related economic disruptions continue

Outlook uncertain as pandemic-related economic disruptions continue

The economic outlook for the year ahead remains uncertain as Australia experiences price rises and an increase in inflation.

TFN: What is a Tax File Number and why do I need one?

TFN: What is a Tax File Number and why do I need one?

Here’s what you need to know about Tax File Numbers, and how they impact both businesses and the people they employ.

Key takeaways of the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook 2021-22

Key takeaways of the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook 2021-22

The federal government has shared the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook, and we’ve rounded up the major highlights of the report.

Your guide to Victoria’s Homebuyer Fund

Your guide to Victoria’s Homebuyer Fund

Victorians can apply for the Homebuyer Fund with just a 5 per cent deposit, but there are some eligibility requirements you need to know about.

ABN: what is an Australian Business Number and when do I need one?

ABN: what is an Australian Business Number and when do I need one?

Here’s what you need to know about getting an ABN and why it should be a priority for business operators and sole traders.

Updated guidelines on allocation of professional firm profits PCG 2021/D2

Updated guidelines on allocation of professional firm profits PCG 2021/D2

The Australian Taxation Office has released new guidance for the allocation of professional firm profits. Here’s what you need to know.

Director ID: why you need one and how to apply

Director ID: why you need one and how to apply

Director IDs are being introduced across Australia, in an effort to detect and deter unlawful activity. Here’s what you need to know.

Superannuation updates: thresholds, contributions, audit

Superannuation updates: thresholds, contributions, audit

There have been several updates to superannuation recently, and it is important to remain informed. Here are the key changes you should know about.

LDB Group makes AFR’s Top 100 Accounting Firms 2021 list

LDB Group makes AFR’s Top 100 Accounting Firms 2021 list

LDB Group has claimed a spot in the Australian Financial Review’s Top 100 Accounting Firms for 2021.