 DANIEL BUTLER , CASSANDRA HURLEY | FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2026 Whether someone has decision-making capacity can cause disputes and issues in various settings for clients and their advisers. Read more  TIM TOOHEY | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026 Structural changes to the tax system are not neutral-they materially alter the balance between income and capital, reshape investor behaviour, and ultimately influence both asset allocation and economic outcomes. Read more  MICHAEL HALLINAN | FRIDAY, 10 APR 2026 With Division 296 inching closer to being legislated, this white paper answers the most pressing questions around how the reforms will work. Read more  MEG HEFFRON | FRIDAY, 5 DEC 2025 The government has decided not to tax unrealised gains on superannuation balances over $3 million, but there are some other significant changes. Read more  SAMANTHA WONG | FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2025 When negotiating and formalising a property settlement the balance of the individual's and their former partner's superannuation should be considered. Read more DANIEL BUTLER , SHAUN BACKHAUS | FRIDAY, 29 AUG 2025 Div 296 may impact gains outside of super being subject to an unrealised tax in future years, if the government is successful in taxing unrealised gains in superannuation funds. Read more  STUART DALL , LEO GOUZENFITER | FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2025 Taxpayers should be aware that although GIC or SIC can be calculated to accrue over a period of time, in many instances it is considered to be incurred on a single day. Read more MICHAEL HALLINAN | THURSDAY, 24 APR 2025 Benefits, risks and key steps when terminating legacy pensions. Read more  SHELLEY BANTON | FRIDAY, 11 APR 2025 Strict rules apply to making personal deductible contributions and adherence to them is crucial as the ATO has no related discretionary powers. Read more  SCOTT QUINN | FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2024 Making voluntary concessional contributions has long been a tax-effective strategy for individuals wanting to save for retirement. Read more |
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