Interest deductibility and investment properties

With interest rates remaining stubbornly high, and some property investors bailing out altogether, others are taking steps to refinance their debt in order to secure a lower rate and obtain better terms. Before deciding to go down the refinancing route there are broader financial issues to weigh up and you may need to seek separate […]

Gifting: Will Centrelink reward your generosity?

Did you know that about 60%[1] of people aged 67 and over receive an age pension? Some of these pensioners don’t receive a full pension. This is because Centrelink looks at your wealth based on your income and assets and if either exceed set limits they reduce your pension. Gifting assets will make you poorer […]

December 2024 Newsletter

This month’s newsletter is packed with helpful articles for the festive season and beyond. As year-end celebrations approach, our first article explains the tax rules around Christmas expenses for business owners. We cover FBT, GST credits, and what’s tax deductible, so you can avoid any surprises. Next, we explore claiming self-education expenses. While these costs […]