National licence recognition for Tradies

National licence recognition for Tradies

Draft legislation expected to start from 1 July 2021. Builders, electricians, plumbers, architects, real estate agents, security guards and other workers who hold an occupational licence in their home state or territory and who want to do the same work in another...
Divorce & Superannuation

Divorce & Superannuation

New legislation will help prevent superannuation assets from being hidden during divorce proceedings. From 1 April 2022, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will be able to release details of an individual’s superannuation information to a family law court. The...
Superannuation equalisation

Superannuation equalisation

Where couples have significantly different superannuation account values but are of a similar age, there are options available that assist in ‘evening out the gap’. Where one spouse is close to or likely to reach their transfer balance cap (between $1.6m and $1.7m),...
What now? Unwinding the Pandemic

What now? Unwinding the Pandemic

Australia’s two largest states and the ACT are in lockdown as the Delta strain of COVID-19 takes its toll while others are standing firm on a policy of eradication. The result is a country at a policy impasse and divided by border restrictions. And – it is not...
Tax Returns – explaining timeframes

Tax Returns – explaining timeframes

“Where’s my tax refund?” Explaining timeframes, key terms, and possible reasons for delays For some, waiting for your expected tax refund can seem to drag out interminably. Unfortunately receiving a receipt does not always mean a sign of an imminent ATO deposit your...