In Australia, the law recognises that a will maker may sometimes fail to make adequate provision for close family or dependants. In that situation, certain people can ask the Supreme Court for a share, or a larger share, of the deceased’s estate. This is usually...

This piece is aimed at self-employed clients, so if you’re a salary earner or a retiree you can safely move on to the next item. For others, it goes without saying that at tax time you should disclose all your assessable income and only claim legitimate business...

With the festive season fast approaching, business owners will be turning their mind to year-end celebrations with both employees and clients. Knowing the rules around Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT), GST credits and what is or isn’t tax deductible can help keep tax costs...