Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday business systems, including accounting software, reporting tools and data analysis platforms. Used well, AI can create real efficiencies. It can help business owners ask better questions, identify trends more quickly and reduce the time spent pulling information together. For many businesses, this will be valuable. However, there is…
Given the impacts of the Budget, valuations may be worth much more at the moment – and are worth having a look at. A patent can be a valuable asset, but on its own it does not create a successful commercial outcome. Many businesses and inventors focus heavily on protecting the idea, and rightly so.…
From 1 July 2026, Division 296 introduces an additional tax for individuals with total superannuation balances above certain thresholds. This measure is commonly referred to as the “$3 million super tax”. While it will not affect most Australians, it is important for those with larger superannuation balances to understand their position and consider whether any…
As 30 June approaches, it is important to review your financial position and complete any actions required before the end of the financial year. EOFY planning is not simply about meeting deadlines. It is an opportunity to confirm your records are accurate, review your tax position, consider timing opportunities and prepare for the year ahead…
A Special Briefing for Business Owners What the 2026–27 Budget Means for Your Business, Your Structure, and Your Future The new Federal Budget contains some of the most significant tax changes for business owners in a generation. Whether you operate through a company, trust, or as a sole trader — and whether you are in…
The 2026-27 Federal Budget, delivered by Treasurer Jim Chalmers on the evening of 12 May 2026, is one of the most significant overhauls of the Australian tax system in nearly three decades. In a single budget, the Government has made changes to capital gains tax, negative gearing, trust distributions, superannuation, electric vehicles, research and development,…
Small Business, Big Impact May is Small Business Month and a good moment to reflect on what small business owners across Australia achieve every day. We work with small business owners constantly and we know the reality: the long hours, the cash flow pressures, the juggling act of wearing every hat. That’s why this month…
Manufacturing Takes Centre Stage This May May marks Australian Manufacturing Week, and the timing is particularly relevant. The pandemic exposed the vulnerabilities of just‑in‑time global sourcing, and recent shifts in global geopolitics and energy markets have reinforced these challenges. At the same time, a strong local manufacturing sector is more important than ever, presenting significant…
With 30 June approaching, now is the time to review your position and make sure everything is in order before year-end. EOFY is a busy period with strict cut-off dates, and acting early gives you more control over your tax position and helps avoid missed deductions or compliance issues. It is particularly important this year…
As we outlined last month in our newsletter from 1 July 2026 Advivo will need to comply with Tranche 2 of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism legislation. Australia lags much of the rest of the world in terms of legislation designed to make it more difficult to launder money, engage in the financing of terrorist…
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