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Farm Management Deposits: Smart Income Smoothing & Tax Planning Farm Management Deposits: A Smart Tool for Income Smoothing and Tax Planning Australia’s primary producers know that farming...

Adjusted Income for Youth Allowance Eligibility Adjusted Income Options for Farming Families with Children on Youth Allowance Many farming families across Australia face the same challenge each year...

Fodder Transport and Permit Rules for Victorian Farmers (2025-26) Ongoing drought conditions are causing a critical fodder shortage in Victoria. The Victorian Government has introduced a free,...

Kangaroo Control Rebate Program for Victorian Farmers (2025-26) The On-farm Kangaroo Control Rebate Program provides $1.8 million in financial assistance to drought-affected Victorian farmers to...

Duties and Fees Relief Package for Victorian Farmers (2025-26) The Duties and Fees Relief Package provides over $10 million in fee waivers and duty pauses to support Victorian primary producers...

First Home Guarantee Scheme First Home Guarantee (FHG) – Key Points The government is bringing forward its plan, so that from 1 October 2025 all eligible first home buyers will be able to access the...

Practice Update - October 2025 Edition  Employees incorrectly treated as independent contractors The ATO is warning businesses that if they incorrectly treat an employee as an independent...

Are you paying your staff a set salary? Check you are meeting your compliance requirements A recent Federal Court decision “FWO v Coles and FWO v Woolworths” has highlighted the need to ensure...

Clients urged to check offset accounts are linked to mortgages Offset accounts can be one of the most effective ways to reduce the cost of your mortgage — but only if they are properly linked to...

In the business world, you hear a lot of phrases tossed around. ‘Work smarter, not harder.’ ‘The customer is always right.’ But there's one saying that every business owner, should have etched into...

Practice Update - September 2025 Edition  ATO to include tax 'debts on hold' in taxpayer account balances From August 2025, the ATO is progressively including 'debts on hold' in relevant taxpayer...

Ladies Who Lunch - Supporting Women's Cancer Services in Shepparton Ladies Who Lunch - Sunday, 26th October 2025 at Riverlinks Eastbank, Shepparton If you would like a table please contact...