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Sole trader tax guide: How to calculate and pay sole trader tax
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Updated June 2025 When you run a business as a sole trader, you’re responsible for managing your tax, as your…

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Essential tips for preparing effective trust distribution resolutions
3 minute read

Updated May 2025  Trusts play a vital role in the Australian tax landscape, offering flexibility, asset protection and tax planning…

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Development Manager Tony McManus, Program and Impact Manager Charlotte Walker, CEO Amy Walker and Administration Assistant Gennette Jewell from the Geelong Community Foundation
Celebrating 25 years of the Geelong Community Foundation
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(L-R Development Manager Tony McManus, Program & Impact Manager Charlotte Walker, CEO Amy Walker and Administration Assistant Gennette Jewell from…

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Employers: Download your free 2025 end of financial year checklist
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The end of the financial year is fast approaching, and we know this can be a busy time for business…

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Is my small business eligible for any tax concessions, offsets or extra deductions in 2025?
6 minute read

Updated April 2025 If you’re running a small business in Australia, you could be eligible for significant tax concessions and…

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GIC and SIC not tax deductible from July 2025
4 minute read

The Australian Government recently passed legislation permanently removing the tax deductibility of the general interest charge (GIC) and shortfall interest…

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Employers: It’s time to check your FBT activity for 2025
4 minute read

Updated April 2025 This article has been superseded – please see our updated FBT article here With the fringe benefits…

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Superannuation tax tips for the 2025 financial year
4 minute read

Updated April 2025 As the end of the financial year approaches, it’s the perfect time to think about how you…

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Tax planning strategies to action before 30 June 2025
3 minute read

Updated April 2025 With the end of the financial year fast approaching, now is the perfect time to start thinking…

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The impact of the Bendel case on trusts with corporate beneficiaries
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**UPDATE 27 April 2025 Further to the information outlined in the below article, the ATO has sought special leave to…

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