Category Archives: Tax Strategies
Super Opportunities for the New Financial Year
Discover the new opportunities brought by the 2024/25 Financial Year regulatory changes. Learn how to optimize your superannuation and investment plans. Continue reading
Understanding Superannuation Contribution Caps
Learn about superannuation contribution caps, their limits, and the tax implications of exceeding them. Make informed decisions to maximize your retirement savings. Continue reading
Change in Marginal Tax Rates from 1 July 2024
Learn about the new changes to personal income tax rates effective from 1 July 2024 and how they can impact your take-home pay and financial planning. Continue reading
Understanding Transition to Retirement Pensions
Discover the benefits of transition to retirement pensions and how they can provide flexibility and a boost to your retirement savings while you are still working. Continue reading
Avoiding an inheritance headache
This article follows the journey of a grieving daughter, Judy, as she navigates the complex process of sorting out her mother’s estate and utilizing her substantial inheritance. From legal requirements to financial planning, discover how Judy manages to turn a challenging situation into a pathway to future security. Continue reading
End of Financial Year 2024 Tips
Get ready for the end of the financial year with these handy tips and opportunities. Ensure you make the most of your super contributions, manage your tax, and plan ahead for the new financial year. Continue reading
Dealing with Redundancy
Facing redundancy can be a challenging and emotional time. However, with careful planning and understanding of your redundancy payments, you can turn this situation into an opportunity. This article outlines the steps to manage redundancy payments, tax implications, and how to use this windfall for future financial security, including debt repayment, savings strategies, and investments. Continue reading
2024-25 Federal Budget Recap
In his 2024 Federal Budget speech, treasurer Jim Chalmers announced ‘The number one priority of this government and this Budget is helping Australians with the cost of living’. But what exactly does that mean? Let’s take a closer look at … Continue reading
What are investment bonds, and how could they be used?
Popular in the days before compulsory superannuation, investment bonds fell out of favor as super became the preferred tax-advantaged environment. With tighter restrictions on superannuation contribution limits and eligibility requirements, bonds might be worth a fresh look. Investment bonds are … Continue reading