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Optimal Chartered Accountants is a locally owned and operated accounting and business advisory service, providing advice to a diverse range of industry sectors.

Your SMSF could potentially own your business premises. ๐Ÿ‘€Yes. Itโ€™s possible.For eligible business real property, an SMSF...
16/10/2026

Your SMSF could potentially own your business premises. ๐Ÿ‘€

Yes. Itโ€™s possible.

For eligible business real property, an SMSF can potentially acquire property from a related party and lease it to the business โ€” subject to the superannuation rules โœ…

And where borrowing is involved, you may also hear the term LRBA โ€” Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangement๐Ÿ’ฐ

But hereโ€™s where it gets seriousโ€ฆ โš ๏ธ

You canโ€™t just have your SMSF buy the property, borrow some money and rent it to your business.

There are rules around the property, the borrowing arrangement, the lease, valuations, related-party dealings and the terms of the investment ๐Ÿ“‹

Get the structure wrong at the beginning and it can be very difficult to unwind later ๐Ÿ˜ฌ

So, if youโ€™re a business owner paying rent on your own premises, hereโ€™s a question worth asking:

๐Ÿค” Could your SMSF own the property instead?

It could be a strategy worth exploring โ€” but get the advice before you sign the contract. ๐Ÿ“

It's almost Halloweeeeen! ๐Ÿ‘ป Have you ticked everything off your to-do list?โœ… Buy lolliesโœ… DecorateโŒ Lodge your tax retur...
14/10/2026

It's almost Halloweeeeen! ๐Ÿ‘ป

Have you ticked everything off your to-do list?

โœ… Buy lollies

โœ… Decorate

โŒ Lodge your tax return

If you're not registered with a tax agent, your 2025-26 tax return is due by 31 October 2026.

Getting a letter from the ATO is a lot scarier than any ghost or goblin๐Ÿ‘ป๐ŸŽƒ

The ATO may apply a Failure to Lodge on Time penalty if you miss the deadline ๐Ÿ’€

Don't let your tax return become the scariest thing about Halloween this year!

Need help getting it sorted?

Call our friendly team today!

๐Ÿ“ข Tax Talk: Did you know that some work-related clothing expenses may be tax deductible? ๐Ÿ‘• Uniforms ๐Ÿฅพ Protective footwea...
11/10/2026

๐Ÿ“ข Tax Talk: Did you know that some work-related clothing expenses may be tax deductible?

๐Ÿ‘• Uniforms

๐Ÿฅพ Protective footwear

๐Ÿงบ Laundry expenses

If the clothing is required for your job and meets the ATO's criteria, you may be able to claim a deduction.

Every occupation is different, so it's important to understand what you can and can't claim.

Need help working out your work-related deductions?

Our team is here to help!

You donโ€™t need a complicated SMSF.You need an SMSF that is:โœ”๏ธ structured correctlyโœ”๏ธ invested appropriatelyโœ”๏ธ compliantโœ”...
09/10/2026

You donโ€™t need a complicated SMSF.

You need an SMSF that is:

โœ”๏ธ structured correctly

โœ”๏ธ invested appropriately

โœ”๏ธ compliant

โœ”๏ธ properly documented

โœ”๏ธ actively reviewed

And, ideally, an accountant who actually knows SMSFs.

At Optimal, SMSFs arenโ€™t something we just โ€˜also doโ€™. Theyโ€™re one of our specialties.

Thinking about setting up an SMSF or wondering whether your current fund is still the right fit?

Letโ€™s talk.

๐Ÿ“ˆ The end of the first quarter is a great time to hit pause and check in on your business ๐Ÿ“ˆHave the goals you set at the...
07/10/2026

๐Ÿ“ˆ The end of the first quarter is a great time to hit pause and check in on your business ๐Ÿ“ˆ

Have the goals you set at the start of the financial year stayed on track, or have they been pushed to the bottom of the to-do list? ๐Ÿ“‹

Now is the perfect opportunity to review your finances, tidy up any loose ends, and make sure you're heading into the next quarter with confidence ๐Ÿ˜Ž

A little planning now can make a big difference later. ๐Ÿ“š

Need a hand? The team at Optimal Chartered Accountants is here to help!

Xero Tips & Tricks Have you met JAX yet? JAX is Xero's new AI-powered assistant, designed to help you find answers faste...
04/10/2026

Xero Tips & Tricks
Have you met JAX yet?
JAX is Xero's new AI-powered assistant, designed to help you find answers faster and get more out of your Xero software.
Whether you're looking for guidance, troubleshooting an issue, or trying to learn a new feature, JAX can help point you in the right direction without having to search through pages of support articles.
๐Ÿ’ก Less time searching for answers means more time focusing on your business.

Is your super balance about to become a tax problem?Youโ€™ve spent years building your super.Now the government is taxing ...
02/10/2026

Is your super balance about to become a tax problem?

Youโ€™ve spent years building your super.

Now the government is taxing certain high super balances differently.

But hereโ€™s the thing: $3 million in super doesnโ€™t necessarily mean $3 million of taxable income.

Division 296 is complicated, and for SMSF trustees, the way your fund is structured and invested can make a big difference.

๐Ÿ’ก If your SMSF is approaching or over the $3 million mark, now is the time to understand whatโ€™s coming โ€” not when the tax bill arrives.

๐Ÿ’ณ The Timing Isโ€ฆ Interesting ๐Ÿ‘€From 1 October 2026, businesses can no longer pass on credit and debit card surcharges to ...
02/10/2026

๐Ÿ’ณ The Timing Isโ€ฆ Interesting ๐Ÿ‘€

From 1 October 2026, businesses can no longer pass on credit and debit card surcharges to customers.

Also, from 1 December 2026, the ATO will no longer accept credit card payments.
Coincidence? Weโ€™ll let you decide ๐Ÿ˜‰

The good news? Optimal still accepts Visa, Mastercard, Stripe and Afterpay Plus payments.

Weโ€™re not giving up on the convenience just yet! ๐Ÿ˜„

Not everyone gets refunds... but we'll make sure every deduction is accounted for ๐Ÿ˜‰Meet your Deduction Detectives ๐Ÿ”ŽWe'll...
30/09/2026

Not everyone gets refunds... but we'll make sure every deduction is accounted for ๐Ÿ˜‰

Meet your Deduction Detectives ๐Ÿ”Ž

We'll dig into the details, ask the right questions, and make sure no eligible claim slips through the cracks.

Those little deductions can add up, and we're here to help you claim everything you're entitled to.

Leave the number crunching to us and tick tax off your to-do list๐Ÿ’ธ

๐Ÿ“ž Book your tax appointment with the team today.

๐Ÿ‘‘ Public Holiday Notice ๐Ÿ‘‘Just a friendly reminder that our office will be closed on Monday 5 October for the King's Birt...
29/09/2026

๐Ÿ‘‘ Public Holiday Notice ๐Ÿ‘‘

Just a friendly reminder that our office will be closed on Monday 5 October for the King's Birthday public holiday and will reopen on Tuesday 6 October.

If you have any urgent tax, accounting or business matters, we recommend getting in touch before the long weekend.

Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable long weekend!

Address

92 March Street
Maryborough, QLD
4650

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+61741223522

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