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Tax deduction denied for signature basketball shoe R&D

The Federal Court has denied a sports company’s appeal to claim research & development incentives for the creation of an Australian signature basketball shoe. The Movie Air highlighted the importance […]

What’s ahead in 2025?

The last few years have been a rollercoaster ride of instability. 2025 holds hope, but not a guarantee, of greater stability and certainty. We explore some of the key changes […]

Tax and tinsel Q&As

Can you avoid giving the Australian Tax Office a gift this Christmas? The top Christmas party questions What can I do to make the staff Christmas party tax deductible or […]

Are student loans too big?

Australian voters tend to reject US style education favouring more egalitarian systems where income does not determine access. In the US, average student debt is USD $37,693 (public and private […]

When overseas workers are Australian employees

The Fair Work Commission has recently ruled that a Philippines-based “independent contractor” was, in fact, an employee unfairly dismissed by her Australian employer. If you’re like us, you’re probably wondering […]

What Makes or Breaks the Christmas Season for Businesses?

What’s the secret to a successful Christmas season for businesses? While the cost of living has eased slightly over the past year, consumers are still feeling the pinch. For businesses, […]

Succession: the series

Ok, not that Succession series. Each month we’ll bring you a new perspective on transferring property. Be it estate planning, managing an inheritance, or the various forms of business succession. […]

Payday super: the details

‘Payday super’ will overhaul the way in which superannuation guarantee is administered. We look at the first details and the impending obligations on employers. From 1 July 2026, employers will […]

$81.5m payroll tax win for Uber

Multinational ride-sharing system Uber has successfully contested six Revenue NSW payroll tax assessments totalling over $81.5 million. The assessments were issued on the basis that Uber drivers were employees and […]

Is the RBA to blame? The economic state of play

The politicians have weighed in on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s economic policy and their reticence to reduce interest rates in the face of community pressure. We look at what […]

Property and ‘lifestyle’ assets in the spotlight

Own an investment property or an expensive lifestyle asset like a boat or aircraft? The ATO are looking closely at these assets to see if what has been declared in […]