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Going into business with another person is a major commitment, one which I would consider equivalent to entering into a marriage.  While a business partnership may not be “until death…

It’s that time of year again, and I will no doubt be having the same conversation with many of my client’s children who are new at lodging tax returns.  They…

I am very much aware that when accountants refer to the Tax Act people’s eyes gloss over, they feel uncomfortable and would prefer to be thinking of anything else.  As…

I really hate speaking in the ATO language which involves quoting legislation and expecting the Australian taxpayer to understand what they are talking about.  Like Division 7A, there really is…

A question we get asked by business owners is should they be providing a fully paid car for their employees (subject to fringe benefits tax), or instead providing them with…

Explaining how a Trust structure works to a client who does not have a legal or accounting background is difficult.  In fact, explaining a trust to someone who does have…

A few years ago, I was heavily focussed on ways that I could bring balance into my life by ensuring I was making time for things other than work, family,…

As someone who is passionate about the importance of fuelling my body and staying well, I often reflect on my early days as a leader and how I frequently let…

A few years ago, I became a victim to burnout, working long hours, tired all the time and not making time for self-care or for those things that matter most…