Health Insurance - July 6th How much is the Medicare levy? The Medicare levy is an amount that is deducted from your income annually to help fund Australia’s public health system.
Business Transaction Accounts - June 8th Novated Lease Pros & Cons: What a novated lease and is it worth it? Salary sacrificing a car or taking out a novated lease may help finance car costs and potentially reduce taxable income. So, what does it involve?
Business Transaction Accounts - May 8th Voluntary superannuation contributions: how to put extra into your super Our guide to how voluntary super contributions, including pre and post-tax contributions and government co-contributions, work in Australia.
Superannuation - April 3rd What is fringe benefits tax? 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?
Budgeting & Saving Money - February 8th Instant tax write off 2023: Who is eligible & how to claim? 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
Budgeting & Saving Money - February 6th Tax deadlines for 2023 in Australia 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.
Home Loans - August 30th What is a quantity surveyor and why might a property investor need one? We explain what quantity surveyors do and how they could help property investors maximise the tax depreciation they can claim.
Budgeting & Saving Money - August 30th HECS repayment: should I repay my HECS debt or HELP debt early? Is it worth repaying your HECS-HELP debt early or is your money better spent elsewhere? Here are some of the issues to consider.
Budgeting & Saving Money - August 23rd Car expenses and tax: what you can and can't claim Claiming work-related car expenses on your tax return? Find out more about how to do it and what expenses you can and can’t claim.
Life Insurance - August 23rd Are life insurance premiums tax deductible? Can you claim a tax deduction on your life insurance premiums? Canstar explains the situation for policies both inside and outside of super.
Investor Hub - August 22nd Capital gains tax and shares There are several tax considerations with buying and selling shares, such as capital gains tax. An expert explains...
Self Managed Super Funds - August 22nd An overview of capital gains tax for SMSFs If you're the trustee of a self-managed super fund (SMSF), it's important to understand how your fund's returns may be affected by capital gains tax. Here's an overview.
Budgeting & Saving Money - August 19th How to get your tax refund each pay day rather than waiting for tax time You may be able to adjust the amount of tax you pay each pay day. Find out if you may be eligible and when it might be a good idea.
Budgeting & Saving Money - August 19th Claiming donations and gifts as tax deductions Do you know what gifts and charitable or other donations you can claim as tax deductions in Australia? An expert explains.
Budgeting & Saving Money - August 10th 5 smart ways to spend your tax refund Want to know the best way to spend your tax refund? Canstar's Editor-at-Large, Effie Zahos, shares her top five tips.
Home Loans - August 8th GST and the margin scheme tax for property investors There may be goods and services tax (GST) implications to buying and selling an investment property, according to the ATO. Property Tax Specialists founder Shukri Barbara explains GST and the margin scheme.
Home Loans - August 5th Investment property tax benefits and tax tips An expert shares her tax tips and advice to help you maximise the tax benefits of your property investments this financial year.
Home Loans - August 3rd Capital gains tax and the six-year absence rule The six-year absence rule for capital gains tax can help property investors save thousands of dollars. Are you eligible? An expert shares more.
Self Managed Super Funds - August 2nd Capital gains tax and superannuation: How does it work? Do you know how capital gains tax applies to money or other assets in your super account or self-managed super fund? Find out more.
Superannuation - August 1st What is a tax offset? Could you be eligible for a tax offset this year? We cover how they work and possible benefits.