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SMSF Property Borrowing Changes 2026: What the LRBA Ban Means for Property Investors
SMSF Property Borrowing Changes 2026: What the LRBA Ban Means for Property Investors By Romeo Caporaso FIPA – Registered Tax Agent, Tax Accounting Adelaide The rules for SMSF property borrowing have changed significantly in 2026. New restrictions on Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements (LRBAs) mean Self-Managed Super Funds can no longer use borrowed funds to purchase…
Read MoreWhy Invest in Super Now?
Why invest in super now? Superannuation (super) is one of the most effective ways to build long‑term wealth for retirement. With concessional tax treatment and the benefit of compounding over time, investing in super earlier rather than later can make a meaningful difference to your future financial position. That said, super should be viewed as…
Read MoreHow Much Tax Do I Need to Pay?
How to save tax in business using a company From the 2023–2024 financial year, most small businesses in Australia are taxed at a reduced rate of 25%, while larger companies pay 30%. Whereas individual takes rates are higher than this from each dollar over $45000 The above rates do not include the Medicare Levy…
Read MoreFive common questions you should be asking your Accountant
A great person to ask what you should be asking your accountant is an accountant. So I have prepared five great questions to ask the accountant. What can I claim? Of course, your accountant should be asked to explain the deductions that are available to your circumstances and occupation or business. These may be available…
Read MoreYour Guide To Choosing The Right Accountant
Selecting the Right Accountant: Key Considerations for Financial Success Choosing the right accountant for your personal and professional needs may seem daunting but it is a necessary step for you to maximise your current financial position and proactively plan for your future. The right accountant can do a lot more for you besides preparing your…
Read MoreATO Scams: How to Spot and Avoid Tax Scams in Australia
Why it is important to protect your tax file number Some of you may already be aware of how important it is to protect your tax file number (TFN) from getting into the wrong hands. Crooks can use your TFN for TFN fraud, such as presenting themselves as you to the ATO, doing your tax…
Read MoreChanges to Super contribution caps
Changes to Super contribution caps
Read MoreStage Three tax cuts
Tax cuts 2024 Tax Cuts are meant to be here from 1/7/2023 Just to refresh, here’s a simplified version of what the brackets are now: Earn up to $18,200 – pay no tax Earn $18,201 to $45,000 – pay a 19 per cent tax rate Earn $45,001 to $120,000 – pay a 32.5 per cent…
Read MoreTimes are tough finances ideas
Times are tough finances ideas – Ways to save explained. Ever wondered what more you can do to combat the ever increasing cost of living? With the ever increasing cost of living, Romeo Caporaso explains vital areas of your finances to review.
Read MorePay as you go Tax Instalments explained
Pay as you go Tax Instalments explained Listen to our quick lesson on pay as you go tax instalments including how they work and how the ATO automates them in certain circumstances.
Read MoreShare investing ideas
Share investing Are you thinking of starting a share portfolio? Or if you aren’t yet, then perhaps you should be. I must say being an accountant, I began to take notice when seeing my clients show me their substantial share portfolios, often commencing them as late as their fifties. Reasons why you would invest in…
Read MoreWhy to own investment property in Self manged Super Funds
Something you need to know if you are growing an investment property portfolio. Find out what here… Let say Luigi and Maria Retire with 8 rental properties owned outright Sounds great But if they owns them individually They could still have a high taxable income Lets assume 40k taxable income each So that…
Read MorePlanting the trees of investment to accumulate wealth
The key to creating wealth is Investing Are you interested in accumulating wealth? Whatever your circumstances or age, the key is invest, invest and invest and soon your investments will be strong and continue growing like trees. Here are some quick tips: Whether you are in business or employed are irrespective of your income…
Read MoreUnknown Secret as Why You Should Have a SMSF
Little known reason why SMSF work Many of you may be aware in the world of Superannuation that the uptake of Self Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) continues to grow in the number of funds across Australia. Self-managed super funds stack high in terms of value in the total of Superannuation funds held in total in…
Read MoreKeep your Super safe!
The recent incident of fraudulent activities carried out by unfaithful financial advisors has raised the much-needed awareness for protecting your super. These advisors have swindled clients, including friends and family, for millions of dollars through their dodgy schemes. These unethical behaviours have raised serious concerns about safeguarding your super savings. Here are a few…
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