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Acumen Accounting & Business Services Specialists in taxation, business advice and self-managed superannuation funds. Helping business pur

What the 2026–27 Federal Budget Means for Individual Taxpayers and Investors
15/05/2026

What the 2026–27 Federal Budget Means for Individual Taxpayers and Investors

The Albotross and the Treasurer, in the Budget axemen, the most significant tax slash and burn in decades. They went after three: negative gearing on residential property, capital gains tax (CGT), and the family trust.

2026-2027 Budget first look for businesses
14/05/2026

2026-2027 Budget first look for businesses

The 2026-2027 Federal Budget, the single largest betrayal of the Australian people by a government. The Albotross government emphatically stated they would not make changes to CGT or negative gearing 12 months ago, well we now know how much we can trust them!

Pay Day Super - what you need to know now!
22/04/2026

Pay Day Super - what you need to know now!

July 1, 2026, is a big day for superannuation guarantee. For most it should be business as usual but for some it will be a shock. Be one of the ones who are on top of it. Start paying your employee super every pay day now. The ATO have put in place automatically checks using payroll (STP) and super

Fringe benefits tax 2026: what small businesses need to know
21/04/2026

Fringe benefits tax 2026: what small businesses need to know

- FBT is not just about tax rates. It is about whether your records support the benefits provided to employees and directors. - Vehicles, entertainment, reimbursements, and EV arrangements remain common areas where mistakes happen. - A simple review of benefits and documentation before lodging can p

Why Keep the 50% Capital Gains Tax Discount?
24/02/2026

Why Keep the 50% Capital Gains Tax Discount?

The key is that the CGT discount isn’t an exclusive club – it’s available to anyone who invests and holds an asset for over a year. Big investors might eat more of the cake, but a lot of Australians still get a piec.

Important information for SMSF Trustees: Understanding NALI and NALE
24/02/2026

Important information for SMSF Trustees: Understanding NALI and NALE

Non-Arm’s Length Income (NALI) and Non-Arm’s Length Expenses (NALE) are a big trap for SMSF trustees, that you don't want to get caught in. When dealing with your SMSF you need to be careful that everything is not only at arm's length, but that it is seen to be at arm's length.

Pay Day Super what’s the big hoorah!
16/10/2025

Pay Day Super what’s the big hoorah!

What a nightmare, employers will soon start to having to pay employee super evertime they pay their employees. Employer's will need to get it right every time or pay the ATO for their mistakes.

🎗️ We’re taking on the Cancer Council’s Longest Day! 🏌️‍♂️This December, we’re hitting the golf course to raise funds fo...
15/10/2025

🎗️ We’re taking on the Cancer Council’s Longest Day! 🏌️‍♂️
This December, we’re hitting the golf course to raise funds for cancer research and support. While the goal is 72 holes, we’re aiming for 36 — and every swing counts for a great cause!

💛 Use the link below to "Sponsor" our team and help us make a difference.
Every donation brings us closer to better treatments, support, and hope for those affected by cancer.

Let’s drive change together — one hole at a time. ⛳

Our team is taking on Cancer Council’s The Longest Day – the ultimate golf challenge to complete four rounds in one day. 1 in 2 Australians will be impacted by cancer by 85, please support us as we tee off for vital cancer research. With your support, it's all of us against cancer.

$3 Million Super Tax Overhauled: Labor changes Div 296
14/10/2025

$3 Million Super Tax Overhauled: Labor changes Div 296

October 2025 – The Government has announced significant changes to its “$3 million super tax.” These revisions come after widespread criticism, and aim to make the policy easier to swallow for those affected and the oposition. Below we break down what’s changing, when the new rules are propo...

Company Solvency Resolutions
19/08/2025

Company Solvency Resolutions

The Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) imposes certain obligations on company directors, many of which carry personal consequences if directors fail to comply. Making an annual solvency resolution is one such obligation, yet some directors overlook this important requirement.

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