Tax Resources - Page 2

Trusts are often used for estate planning, investments and other business purposes, but how do they actually work and what steps are involved to set one up?

Have money in a UK pension fund and want to transfer it to your Aussie super fund or SMSF? We cover the options and steps you could take.

How do voluntary super contributions, including pre and post-tax contributions and government co-contributions, work in Australia?

Negative gearing can allow investment property owners to save on tax, but there are some pros and cons to be aware of. Here's how it works.

Property valuations can play a significant role in the process of buying and selling a home. An expert shares when and why you might need one.

If you want your superannuation held in a trust rather than being paid directly to a specific person, you can set up a superannuation proceeds trust in your will.

The word sacrifice usually suggests you’re giving something up. But in the case of salary sacrificing, there could potentially be something to gain.

Find out how marginal tax rates work in Australia, and what the current rates are for the 2024/2025 financial year.

What age can you access your super? Find out what your preservation age is and learn about what your options are once you reach it.

Can you claim a tax deduction on your life insurance premiums? Canstar explains the situation for policies both inside and outside of super.

It’s possible to claim mortgage interest on your taxes - here are some things to know, and some things to be wary of.

Investment property depreciation is a legal tax deduction for wear and tear of your investment property. Find out more from an expert today.

There are some simple things you may be able to do ahead of 30 June to potentially maximise your tax refund. Check them out.

You usually have to pay capital gains tax (CGT) when you sell an asset for a profit. But when it comes to selling your home, the rules are a bit different.

Tax time is upon us once again. Here are seven things it can pay to know before you lodge your return.

If your employer has provided you with a fringe benefit, they may be liable for fringe benefits tax (FBT). How does FBT work and can it impact employees?

Are you a business owner keen to save on tax when investing in new capital assets? Mark Chapman, Director of Tax Communications for H&R Block, explains how you may be able to claim the instant tax write-off this financial year

Canstar wraps up the key deadlines from the ATO to help you move into 'pole position', and where you want to be, for tax time.

We explain what quantity surveyors do and how they could help property investors maximise the tax depreciation they can claim.

Is it worth repaying your HECS-HELP debt early or is your money better spent elsewhere? Here are some of the issues to consider.