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Know the Rules Before You Break Them: Why SMSF Education Matters More Than Ever

SMSF education is essential for trustees. Understanding SISA rules helps prevent breaches, reduce penalties and protect retirement savings by identifying compliance risks early.

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Know the Rules Before You Break Them: Why SMSF Education Matters More Than Ever
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Cash is Making a Comeback – Is Your Business Ready to Take It?

From January 2026, Australia's cash payment mandate requires fuel stations and grocery retailers over $10M turnover to accept cash. Find out if your business is affected by the cash payment mandate Australia and how to prepare.

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Cash is Making a Comeback – Is Your Business Ready to Take It?
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Super on Payday: Fundamental Changes for Employers

Payday Super is now law, and from 1 July 2026 employers will need to pay super at the same time as wages. Here’s what’s changing, how it impacts your business, and the steps you can take now to prepare.

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Super on Payday: Fundamental Changes for Employers
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Unlocking Tax Savings: Can Your MBA (or Other Studies) Pay Off at Tax Time?

MBA and postgraduate study costs can be tax-deductible, but only when strict ATO criteria are met. This article explains how deductibility works, what evidence you need, and when self-education claims are allowed.

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Unlocking Tax Savings: Can Your MBA (or Other Studies) Pay Off at Tax Time?
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Understanding the Aged Care Financial Planning Process

Understand the essential steps in aged care financial planning so you can make informed decisions and maximise available entitlements.

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Understanding the Aged Care Financial Planning Process

Understanding payroll governance - A complete guide for Australian small businesses

A clear guide to payroll governance for Australian employers, covering PAYG, STP, FBT, super, system controls, PRN configuration, reconciliations, risk management and a ready checklist.

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 Understanding payroll governance - A complete guide for Australian small businesses
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When medical bills meet tax rules - Lessons from a heartbreaking case

A recent tribunal decision confirms that most medical treatments are private expenses and not deductible, even for disability pension recipients. Learn the nexus test, common pitfalls, and planning tips before you claim.

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When medical bills meet tax rules - Lessons from a heartbreaking case
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Your obligations as an SMSF trustee

A plain-English summary of SMSF trustee obligations: governing rules, sole purpose test, investment strategy, record-keeping, reporting and audits.

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 Your obligations as an SMSF trustee