Fringe benefits tax is paid by employers on certain benefits provided to employees, like private use of a work car, parking, entertainment, gym memberships, and more. Cars are by far the most common fringe benefit, but there’s an interesting exemption for electric vehicles.

We’ve all come back from overseas holidays dreaming of buying a property in an idyllic destination and spending extended periods of time there, or even renting it out as accommodation. It’s a fantastic idea, but if you do take the plunge, keep in mind that there are tax implications on investments and earnings.

Have you ever looked at your MyGov account? Even if you have, there’s a good chance you don’t login very often. Which is why we’ve seen an increase in emails from clients, who have been shocked to receive a letter from the ATO telling them they have a payment overdue.

Generations of young Australians have been sold the view that HELP debts – the loans that cover university tuition fees – are interest free. And strictly speaking, that’s true. So why are the amounts graduates owe increasing?