Ruddicks Chartered Accountants

07/10/2026

More than $21 billion in lost and unclaimed superannuation is currently sitting idle across Australia, according to the latest ATO figures.

The average lost account holds around $41,000. Last year alone the ATO reunited more than $1.1 billion with members.

Visit our website below to learn more.

More than $21 billion in lost and unclaimed superannuation is currently sitting idle across Australia, according to the latest ATO figures. The average lost account holds around $41,000. Last year alone the ATO reunited more than $1.1 billion with members.

05/10/2026

If you spend time outside Australia for work, family or personal reasons, your travel history could become increasingly important when it comes to your Australian tax affairs.

To learn more about why this matters, visit our website below:

https://ruddicks.com.au/advice/travel-records-under-the-microscope

01/10/2026

Footy Colours Day! 🏉❤️

Last Friday, the Ruddicks team got together to support an incredible cause!
This year we raised a whopping $566.00 for the Fight Cancer Foundation, helping support children and families affected by cancer.

15/09/2026

Ruddicks congratulates our Managing Partner, Craig Leighton, on receiving The Tax Institute’s prestigious Tax Service Award at its National Tax Summit in Sydney. 🏆

This honour places Craig among Australia’s leading tax professionals and recognises more than 30 years of outstanding service to The Tax Institute and the broader tax community. Over that time, Craig qualified as a Chartered Tax Adviser, served two terms as The Tax Institute’s Tasmania’s Chair, contributed extensively on the National Council, and has been a familiar face at countless tax seminars and conferences as a presenter, organiser and chair.

A well-deserved recognition of a remarkable contribution. Congratulations, Craig.

05/09/2026

To all the Dads, Grandads, and Father figures who inspire, support, and make a difference every day, we wish you a wonderful Father’s Day! ❤️

31/08/2026

If you're thinking about purchasing or leasing a vehicle for your business in the new financial year, it's worth understanding the updated car thresholds that apply from 1 July 2026.

While these limits may seem technical, they can have a practical impact on the amount you can claim for tax depreciation deductions, the GST credits that are available, and whether luxury car tax (LCT) could apply.

Knowing how these rules work before signing a contract can help you make a more informed decision and potentially improve your overall tax and cash flow position. More information below.

If you're thinking about purchasing or leasing a vehicle for your business in the new financial year, it's worth understanding the updated car thresholds that apply from 1 July 2026. While these limits may seem technical, they can have a practical impact on the amount you can claim for tax depreciat...

28/08/2026

The High Court has recently handed down an important decision that will impact many private business groups using discretionary trusts and corporate beneficiaries.

To learn more on the case and why it matters, visit our website below.

The High Court has recently handed down an important decision that will impact many private business groups using discretionary trusts and corporate beneficiaries.

25/08/2026

With the start of the 2026–27 financial year, SMSF trustees should take a proactive approach to ensure funds remain compliant and well positioned.

In the link below is a concise checklist of the key legislative changes, compliance deadlines and practical steps trustees should prioritise.

https://ruddicks.com.au/advice/get-ready-for-2026-27-practical-steps-smsf-trustees-must-take-now

24/08/2026

For a number of years, Ruddicks has sponsored a prize at the University of Tasmania.

The prize is for the highest achievement in first year accounting by a student at the Launceston Campus.

This year the Ruddicks Prize for Accounting was awarded to our own Clair Russell, pictured below with Marshall Pooley.

Well Done Clair! 👏🏻

21/08/2026

The Tax Ombudsman has reported a dramatic 127% increase in complaints about the ATO this financial year (to 30 April 2026), with nearly 3,000 complaints received in the first ten months.

Debt collection, penalties, and tax debt interest charges have dominated the issues raised.

Tax Ombudsman Ruth Owen has linked the sharp rise directly to the ATO’s intensified focus on recovering outstanding debts amid tighter economic conditions. Many SME owners and individuals are feeling the pressure from cash flow challenges, rising costs, and stricter ATO enforcement.

The end of the financial year is fast approaching. For self-managed superannuation The Tax Ombudsman has reported a dramatic 127% increase in complaints about the ATO this financial year (to 30 April 2026), with nearly 3,000 complaints received in the first ten months. Debt collection, penalties, an...