Well, here’s another one you probably didn’t want to hear. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the official cash rate by another 0.25 percentage points, taking it to 4.85%. That’s the fifth rate rise this year, and there’s little doubt Australian households are feeling the squeeze. …


Alright, let’s clear something up, because this one trips up a lot of business owners. You shout a client lunch. You talk shop.The bill comes. And you think: “Beauty. That’s a tax deduction.” Sorry to be the bearer of bad news — but most of the time, it’s not …


Let me paint a picture. You’re a doctor or dentist in private practice. You work ridiculous hours.You earn excellent money. And yet… every year you hand over a painful amount of cash to the tax office, while a home loan — however small — just sits there, quietly charging you interest you can’t deduct.
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If you run a business in Australia, there’s a change coming that’s going to nudge superannuation right to the top of your to-do list. It’s called Payday Super, and while the idea is simple, the impact could be anything but, especially for small businesses. …


If you run a  business, there’s good news on the horizon. The government has extended the $20,000 instant asset write-off into the 2026 financial year, giving small business owners another year of breathing room — and a handy opportunity to invest back into their operations. …