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Renovated Your Investment Property or Built Business Goodwill?
The new CGT rules from 1 July 2027 could create different outcomes for investment properties with major capital improvements and businesses that have built significant goodwill over time. While you may not need to obtain a valuation immediately, preserving strong evidence around the transition date could give you more options when the asset is eventually sold.
Aug 317 min read


Does Your Family Business Operate Through a Trust? Review It Now — But Don’t Rush to Restructure
Family businesses using discretionary trusts should review the proposed 30% minimum tax before considering restructuring. Understand the tax, duty, legal, finance and succession implications before making a move.
Aug 246 min read


Your Sales Haven’t Collapsed — So Why Is Your Profit Margin Disappearing?
Your sales can be growing while your profit is shrinking. Discover how rising costs, pricing pressures and margin compression can quietly eat into your business profits.
Aug 215 min read


Interest Rates Didn’t Rise — So Why Should Business Owners Still Be Concerned?
Interest rates may be on hold, but Australian family businesses still need to prepare for higher borrowing costs, tighter cash flow and the possibility of further rate increases. Here’s how to protect, preserve and build a stronger business for what comes next.
Aug 204 min read


Discretionary trusts and the proposed 30% minimum tax
Proposed changes to discretionary trust taxation could introduce a 30% minimum tax, creating significant implications for Australian family businesses. Before restructuring your trust, it is important to understand the potential tax costs, affected beneficiaries, and what the proposed changes could mean for your long-term business and family wealth strategy.
Aug 194 min read


The "Widow Tax": A Lesson in Why Good Tax Policy Needs Good Consultation
The “widow tax” highlights how well-intentioned tax policy can create unintended consequences for families. This article explores why meaningful consultation matters in developing fairer, more effective tax policies.
Aug 144 min read


Why Some Experts Question Whether the 2026 Negative Gearing Changes Will Improve Housing Affordability
Australia’s proposed 2026 negative gearing reforms are expected to reshape property investment, but many economists and industry experts believe housing affordability challenges go far beyond tax policy alone. Here’s what the proposed changes could mean for investors, rental supply, property prices and long-term tax planning.
May 286 min read
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