Discretionary trusts: 30% minimum tax from 1 July 2028
2026 Federal Budget Proposal Why it matters: The measure is designed to improve fairness in the tax system and help fund new tax cuts for workers. It reduces the benef
Negative gearing: restricted for established residential property
2026 Federal Budget Proposal Why it matters: For many investors, cash-flow losses on newly purchased established properties will no longer reduce salary or other incom
Capital Gains Tax (CGT): Discount replaced with inflation indexation
2026 Federal Budget Proposal Why it matters: The reform reduces the ability to achieve very low effective tax rates on capital gains and introduces valuation and re
How to Avoid Income Tax Bracket Creep After a Pay Rise
You earn more money; you pay more tax. So far, so fair. But what’s not so fair happens when your wage rise bumps your earnings into a higher tax bracket, even thou
Quarterly Economic Update: January – March 2026
The first quarter of 2026 will be remembered as one of the most consequential in decades. A war erupted in the Middle East, the Strait of Hormuz closed, oil prices surged
Living with Higher-for-Longer Interest Rates
Interest rates are rising, and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has hinted that they could stay elevated for longer than expected. While people who live off their inv
A Smarter Way to Respond to Super Volatility
When markets get bumpy or household budgets feel tighter, it’s common for people to start questioning their super. If your balance has dipped or returns haven’t met e
Financial Planning for Digital Nomads and Remote Workers
Conventional employees can usually plan for their financial future knowing that certain fundamental parameters will not change: their regular income, their Australian tax
Are Offset Accounts Always the Best Option for Home Loans?
Mortgage offset accounts have steadily increased in popularity since they were first introduced in Australia in the late 1980s. A recent study by the University of Sydney