From 1 July 2026, employers must pay their employees’ superannuation guarantee (SG) contributions at the same time as salary or wages. This new system is known as payday super.
There is a lot of talk in the media about whether the government is going to change the 50% CGT discount – which currently provides for a taxpayer to be only assessed on half their capital gain.
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued a warning after spotting a rise in people trying to access their superannuation early, and not always for the right reasons.
In contrast to holiday homes, what happens where you use all or part of your home to produce assessable income?
For many older Australians, having wealth tied up in the family home can make day-to-day expenses challenging. The Home Equity Access Scheme (HEAS) is a government-backed program that allows eligible seniors to unlock some of the value in their home without selling it.
Learn how topping up your super could help reduce your tax bill after a capital gain, and when catch-up concessional contributions may be worth considering.
See what self-employed Australians should know about avoiding preventable tax issues and navigating an ATO audit with greater clarity and confidence.
Explore what debt forgiveness can mean for tax, including key differences between private debts, commercial debts, and possible CGT outcomes.
Read more about permanent incapacity and super, including when total and permanent disability may create an opportunity to access super before retirement.
Learn what can happen for CGT when you buy a new home before selling your old one, and why timing can affect your main residence exemption.