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Attention Employers: Payday Super Begins 1 July 2026
The Government has passed legislation introducing Payday Super , a significant reform that will change how employers meet their superannuation guarantee (SG) obligations. From 1 July 2026 , employers must pay super within seven business days of each payday , instead of quarterly. The aim is to close the estimated $5 billion SG gap and ensure employees receive their entitlements on time. While well intentioned, the Government once again appears not to have considered the prac
Josh Tilley
Nov 26
Accessing Super After 60: What You Need To Know About Taking Lump Sums
For many Australians, turning 60 marks a major shift in how superannuation can be accessed. Once you have met a condition of release, you can withdraw lump sums from your super at any time, and for most people those withdrawals will be completely tax-free. This can be a valuable tool when managing debts, funding major expenses, assisting family members, or implementing strategies such as recontributions. Before drawing on your retirement savings, it is important to understand
David Tilley
Nov 26
Update: Government Retreats on Superannuation “Div 296” Tax Proposal
Two years ago, Treasurer Jim Chalmers released what quickly became one of the most contentious superannuation proposals in recent memory: a new tax on members with super balances above $3 million. The major concern was the mechanism. The original proposal sought to tax unrealised gains, meaning individuals could have been taxed on increases in asset values that had not been sold and may never be realised. Compounding this issue, the $3 million threshold was not indexed, ensu
Josh Tilley
Nov 26
Attention Employers: Payday Super Begins 1 July 2026
The Government has passed legislation introducing Payday Super , a significant reform that will change how employers meet their superannuation guarantee (SG) obligations. From 1 July 2026 , employers must pay super within seven business days of each payday , instead of quarterly. The aim is to close the estimated $5 billion SG gap and ensure employees receive their entitlements on time. While well intentioned, the Government once again appears not to have considered the prac
Josh Tilley
Nov 26
Why Good Records Matter – A Cautionary Tale from the McPartland Case
The recent Full Federal Court decision in McPartland v Commissioner of Taxation [2025] FCAFC 23 is a powerful reminder that in tax...
Josh Tilley
Sep 23
Will Your Superannuation Be Impacted by the $3 Million Balance Tax?
The Federal Government has proposed changes that may affect individuals with superannuation balances exceeding $3 million. Announced in...
Josh Tilley
Sep 23
A Guide to Franking Credits
Why fully franked dividends are still Australia’s quiet super-power for investors on up to $135,000 a year. 1. What is franking, in plain...
David Tilley
Jul 28
What’s New for the 2026 Financial Year
On 1 July 2025, a new round of tax reforms has reshaped the compliance landscape for employers, investors and family groups alike. Below...
Josh Tilley
Jul 28
Tax Planning Before 30 June: Capital Gains & Super Strategies You Should Know
As 30 June draws near, it is time to review your financial position and take advantage of valuable planning opportunities before the...
Josh Tilley
May 28
ATO Interest No Longer Tax Deductible From 1 July 2025 – What You Need to Know
From 1 July 2025, interest charged by the ATO on late or underpaid taxes will no longer be tax deductible. This is a significant change...
David Tilley
May 27
2025 Federal Budget Tax Changes Passed: What They Mean for You
The Federal Government has passed key income tax changes. Here is a summary of the legislated changes and what they mean for you....
David Tilley
Apr 21
Transferring Property Tax Free for "Love and Affection"
Transferring property between spouses in is a strategy often employed for asset protection, particularly by individuals in high-risk...
Josh Tilley
Mar 25
Superannuation Cap Set to Increase to $2 Million – What It Means for You
From 1 July 2025, the general transfer balance cap will increase to $2 million, giving Australians more room to transfer their...
David Tilley
Mar 25
From land to liquidity: Subdividing the family home.
Many retirees find themselves asset-rich but cash poor. Subdividing a large property can be an effective way to access funds by selling...
Josh Tilley
Feb 12
Are you selling your property? – This impacts all sellers not just Foreign Tax Residents
Recent legislation changes to the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding (FRCGW) regime will take effect on 1 January 2025. The...
David Tilley
Dec 12, 2024
SMSFs and Crypto
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has put out a recent warning to SMSF trustees about thinking of investing in crypto and on some of the...
Josh Tilley
May 3, 2024
Director penalty notices, bankruptcy, and the family home
During the COVID period and up until recently the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) provided arguably generous payment plans to enable...
David Tilley
Apr 5, 2024
Updated Stage 3 Tax Cuts Now Law
Following recent developments, the Federal Government's modifications to the Stage 3 Tax Cuts have officially become law as of last...
Josh Tilley
Feb 28, 2024
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