Unlock 2026 Gifting Wins in Australian Gift Tax
Discover how to navigate Australian gift tax rules in 2026 and control capital gains and stamp duty. Act now and plan smart wealth transfers.
February 3, 2026
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Discover how to navigate Australian gift tax rules in 2026 and control capital gains and stamp duty. Act now and plan smart wealth transfers.
Learn how an Approval in Principle streamlines buying a home in Australia. Shop with confidence and secure your future today
The blog explains how tax returns only reflect past performance and why forward looking advice makes a real difference. It contrasts traditional compliance with proactive planning to boost cash flow, reduce anxiety, and secure long term wealth. Empower your finances today.
Australian business owners often struggle to decide between hiring a bookkeeper or an accountant. This guide explains the roles of each professional—from day-to-day BAS filing to strategic tax planning—and offers tips on staying compliant, preserving cash flow, and facilitating business growth.
Australian small businesses power their growth with innovative ideas and the R&D Tax Incentive. This guide explains in plain language how the incentive works, how to qualify, and how every dollar of innovation can turn into cash back from the ATO. Discover the simple steps to claim what’s rightfully yours.
Starting a small business in Australia is exciting, but most idea lists ignore ABNs, GST thresholds, council permits, WHS duties and real startup costs. This guide shares 100 profitable, realistic business ideas that work in Australia, grouped by budget and skill level, with compliance checkpoints, cost estimates and practical first steps you can take within 72 hours.
Stop guessing how much tax you really pay. We translate official ATO rules into plain English, debunk the ‘higher bracket’ myth, and provide step-by-step calculations for incomes ranging from $30k to $220k. Plus, get the details on the upcoming tax cuts locked in for July 2026.
Profit margins are one of the strongest indicators of business health, yet many Australian SMEs still calculate them incorrectly or only review them once a year. In today’s environment of rising interest rates, higher operating costs and tight cash flow, understanding your gross, operating, pre-tax and net margins is essential for making confident pricing decisions, controlling expenses and improving profitability. By tracking margins monthly and comparing them with credible Australian benchmarks, business owners gain a clearer picture of performance and can take practical steps to lift results.
In Brisbane’s booming 2025 economy, hiring the right accountant is more than compliance—it’s an investment. We break down current market fees, hidden risks of cheap providers, and the long-term returns of working with a qualified, TPB-registered professional.
Discover how high income earners reduce taxes in Australia with proven strategies for 2025, super, trusts, franking credits, negative gearing and more.
A bucket company, also called a corporate beneficiary, can cap your tax at 25% and save thousands each year. This 2025 Australian guide explains how bucket companies work, step-by-step setup, ATO compliance rules, advanced strategies, and real-world examples.
Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers has convened Australia’s most influential business, union and policy leaders for a three-day Economic Reform Roundtable. With $1 trillion in debt, rising tax burdens and subsidies under review, the discussions could reshape household budgets, investment strategies and business cash flows. Here’s what you need to know to protect and grow your wealth.
In 2025, Australian SMEs face stricter ATO scrutiny on how company funds are used. This guide breaks down Division 7A, Fringe Benefits Tax, and directors’ duties to help you stay compliant, avoid penalties, and make informed decisions when accessing company money.
Why the Right Advisor Matters for a Brisbane Family Business Family businesses account for close to seventy per cent of all Australian enterprises, yet only a minority survive beyond the second generation. The difference between those that thrive and those that falter often lies in the quality of professional guidance
Hiring a professional business accountant is more than compliance—it’s a strategic move that frees your time, trims tax, improves cash flow and delivers data-driven insights. Discover how local expertise in Queensland, Brisbane and the Gold Coast turns numbers into growth opportunities for your business.
Australia scrapped gift tax decades ago, but Capital Gains Tax, Fringe Benefits Tax and Centrelink rules still bite. This guide shows how to give cash or assets safely, backed by 2025 ATO guidance.
Paying $23k–$42k a year for private school or up to $45k at university can feel impossible. This guide shows Queensland families how investment bonds lock in a 30 % tax rate, avoid penalty minor-tax rules and deliver tax-free withdrawals after ten years.
Labor’s proposed tax on unrealised super gains over $3 million could reshape retirement planning and asset management for business owners. Understand the risks, responses, and how to prepare.
Ensure your Australian business meets all BAS lodgment deadlines in 2025. Our comprehensive guide outlines due dates, reporting cycles, and tips for seamless compliance.
Discover how Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) works for Australian businesses in 2025. Learn calculations, cost-saving tips, and compliance essentials.
Australian accounting is shifting from compliance to strategic advisory services in 2025, driven by tech, client needs, and new regulations. Discover why this trend is reshaping the industry and what it means for firms and businesses.
Xero’s February 2025 updates bring significant improvements to invoicing, bill management, e-invoicing, and UK tax processes. Learn how businesses can adopt these features while avoiding potential pitfalls.
Lodging your Business Activity Statement (BAS) in Australia doesn’t need to feel overwhelming. This guide, updated for 2025, breaks down what BAS involves and why it’s essential for businesses. From GST and PAYG to lodging options like online or through an agent, every step is covered with clear explanations and practical examples. Penalties for late submissions have tightened, making timely lodging more critical than ever. Whether you’re a small business or a larger operation, tips and insights help ensure confidence and compliance. Discover how to master BAS lodging with ease, supported by the latest ATO advice.
Securing business grants in Australia is simpler with expert Brisbane accountants. From financial planning to crafting proposals, learn how EEA Advisory can enhance your grant success.
You’ve sold your business! But what happens now!? We’ve outlined five potential pathways your post-sale life could take, and how they help you find new goals and lifestyles.
#exitstrategy #sellingup #businesstips
With many businesses are expecting lower profits this financial year, the more prepared you can be for the unexpected, the better. Talk to us about smart ways to get your costs under control or whether you need to increase your prices.
This guide breaks down the BAS process into simple steps—from understanding its importance to managing payments and records. Whether you’re a new business owner or just starting with tax compliance, learn how BAS ensures financial clarity, compliance, and credibility for your business.
Learn how to improve and maintain a good credit score in Australia with practical tips and insights. Understand the importance of credit scores, factors that affect them, and the role of financial advisors in managing your credit health for better financial opportunities.
Putting data at the heart of your growth strategy is a no-brainer. We’ve broken down five ways that data-based decision-making helps you grab the best opportunities and grow at pace.
#data #decisionmaking #businessadvice
Regular cash flow forecasts help you keep your focus. If you can’t reach your targets for income, reining in your costs may give you a little extra headroom to manage cash flow while you plan your next move.
With the end of the calendar year and holiday season fast approaching, please do not forget about your tax obligations. Here is a list of key tax dates for November and December 2024.
AI solutions are now standard tools to include in your small business app stack. But which areas of the business could benefit from an AI helping hand? We suggest 5 key business functions.
#AI #business #smalbusiness
Your successful business can quickly start to lose value if you don’t keep pace with a changing market. Check out these five threats that could be undermining the value of your business.
#businessvalue #smallbusiness #businesstips
Thinking of selling your business? It’s vital to plan ahead and to add value to the company, prior to a sale. Here are five key areas of value to focus on as part of your exit strategy.
#exitstrategy #business #businesstips
There are specific challenges to running a family business. But by putting the right governance steps in place, you can keep the disputes to a minimum and keep the family company on track
#familybusiness #businesstips #businessadvice
The ATO has published a list of common errors found in rental property schedules. Ensure that you are not double dipping or you may need to lodge an amendment.
Cash is King. To work out how fast you can grow your business, you need to look at your projected cashflow. Talk to us. We are here to help.
If you’re thinking about setting up a self-managed superannuation fund, here are five key areas to be aware of when managing your fund.
#SMSF #superannuation
The start of the 2024–25 income year brings about the commencement of several measures that
support welfare, small business concessions, tax cuts etc. Here’s what you need to know…
Since businesses have existed, these questions have perplexed their owners. Before AI, the internet and even electricity.
Who’s my ideal customer?
What makes my product or service attractive?
How should I be pricing my product or service?
Read on!
Since businesses have existed, these questions have perplexed their owners. Before AI, the internet and even electricity.
Who’s my ideal customer?
What makes my product or service attractive?
How should I be pricing my product or service?
Read on!
Since businesses have existed, these questions have perplexed their owners. Before AI, the internet and even electricity.
Who’s my ideal customer?
What makes my product or service attractive?
How should I be pricing my product or service?
Read on!
Productivity is a term associated with strong economies, robust businesses and efficiency gains of clever staff. If businesses were efficient then fewer would fail, generate more employment and better incomes for owners and workers alike.
DIY accounting might sound like a good economy, but investing in an accountant could be the best financial decision you make as a business owner.
#businessadvice #SmallBusiness #accounting
Networking is a great way to connect with your industry peers and become an asset to your local business community. We’ve got some top hacks for getting the most from your networking.
#businessadvice #SmallBusiness #SmallBiz #SMB #networking
Using your cloud accounting software to just do the bookkeeping barely scratches the surface. Here are four important ways to get more from the cloud with a bespoke tech stack.
#businessadvice #SmallBusiness #cloudaccounting #techstack
Customers like it when brands are funny. But are you doing enough to use humour in your company’s marketing? Here are some top hacks for being funny as a marketer.
#businessadvice #SmallBusiness #SmallBiz #SMB #marketing #humour #funny
The 2024–25 Federal Budget is out, here are the highlights sharing what you need to know for you financial year ahead
#FederalBudget2024
Are you hiring the best talent for your business culture? We’ve summarised 5 ways to make sure your next hire is a perfect fit for the business.
#businessadvice #SmallBusiness #SmallBiz
Chasing big B2B accounts is easier than ever in a globally connected market, but what are some of the challenges? There are some key things to consider when entering into a B2B relationship with a big client.
#managementstrategy #smallbusinesstips
Simplifying finance for businesses, we handle the complexities. With EEA Advisory, you focus on your passion, and we’ll take care of your financial journey.
