Key takeaways: If you contribute some of your after-tax income or savings into super, you may be eligible to claim a tax deduction Making a ‘salary sacrifice’ contribution could see you pay less tax than if you received the money as take-home pay If your spouse is not...
For many people, the phrase “investing in the share market” is framed by either gains and losses. For the “gains” group, the thought of increasing their wealth and having the potential to generate returns is what propels them to invest. For the “losses” group, the...
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has today announced four key focus areas for Tax Time 2022. The ATO will be focusing on: record-keeping work-related expenses rental property income and deductions, and capital gains from crypto assets, property, and shares. These...
Changes to super guarantee from 1 July 2022 will benefit casual and part time employees It has been a long time coming, but the $450 monthly minimum wage for Super Guarantee contributions has finally been abolished, starting 1 July 2022. This means employers will be...
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to increase its official interest rate for the first time in more than a decade had been widely expected. The only so-called unknown was exactly when the RBA would move its cash rate higher. The cash rate is the set...
Lower tax on your investments can help you reach your financial goals sooner. But don’t choose an investment based on tax benefits alone. How investment income is taxed You need to include investment income in your tax return. This includes what you earn in:...
