For many people the end of financial year (EOFY) can have a frantic vibe about it – perhaps it’s the overwhelm of suddenly having to sift through receipts, super and tax deductions that they’d been meaning to tend to months ago. June 30 can be a great motivator to get organised, but it can also […]
Contribution caps to increase from 1 July
From 1 July 2026, super contribution caps are increasing – that’s the amount Australians can contribute to super each year before extra tax may apply. In broad terms, the annual before-tax (concessional) cap will rise from $30,000 to $32,500, while the annual after-tax (non-concessional) cap will rise from $120,000 to $130,000. For people eligible to […]
Ups, downs and volatile markets
Market downturns can feel unsettling, and it is natural to wonder whether a difficult few days, weeks or months means the whole year is likely to end badly. But history shows that it’s not always the case. In Australia, it’s not unusual to see markets show meaningful declines throughout different days, weeks and months, yet […]
Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption on EVs
When the Federal Government introduced the Frige Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption for electric vehicles (EVs) in July 2022 it couldn’t have foreseen the surge in demand for EVs we’ve been seeing with higher fuel prices due to the war in Iran. If the cost of fuel has you considering an electric vehicle as your next […]
Less rush, more strategy – clarity in a cooling market
Australians have a complex relationship with property – many value it highly, seeing it as a cornerstone of financial security, but many also feel the pressure from affordability and market uncertainty. With all of these mixed feelings, a changing property market can feel daunting, whatever your situation – but it doesn’t have to. In fact, […]