I thought I would list down a few common strategies to increase super savings and reduce taxation that people consider before the end of the financial year.

It's that time of year when we all look at what last minute things we can do to maximise tax savings. Here are some of our top tips for businesses.

It's that time of year when we all look at what last minute things we can do to maximise tax savings. There are some simple things you can do to reduce your personal tax.

The ATO has 'refreshed' the way you can claim deductions for the costs you incur when you work from home. From 1 July 2022 onwards, you can choose either to use a new 'fixed rate' method (67 cents per hour), or the 'actual cost' method depending on what works out best for your scenario. Either way, you will need to gather and retain certain records to make a claim.

The 2023 Federal Budget focuses on providing support for small business, cost of living relief through lower power bills, higher welfare payments and housing.

The ATO has released its final position on how it will apply some integrity rules dealing with trust distributions - changing the goal posts for trusts distributing to adult children, corporate beneficiaries, and entities with losses. As a result, many family groups will pay higher taxes because of the ATO's more aggressive approach.

Don't let rising indexation on study and training loans catch you unaware this year. HECS-HELP debt doesn't attract interest, but is indexed to inflation.

‍From 1 January 2023, those 55 and over can make a 'downsizer' contribution to superannuation.Downsizer contributions are an excellent way to get money into superannuation quickly and now that the age limit has reduced to 55 from 60, more people have an opportunity to use this strategy if it suits their needs.