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Quarter 2 of, 2024 archive
	Tax Time Checklists - Individuals; Company; Trust; Partnership; and Super Funds
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	2024 Year End Tax Planning Guide (Part 2)
	ATO to crack down on rental income, WFH deductions this tax time
	How to Draft a Standard Form Contract
	GST, PAYG withholding a ‘significant portion’ of $50bn tax debt
	ATO changes will make it harder for over 42,000 small businesses.
	The Deadliest pandemics in History
	Budget breakdown – Federal Government Analysis
	Winners & Losers
	Federal Budget 2024
	2024 Year End Tax Planning Guide (Part 1)
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	ATO warns of ‘serious penalties’ for unlawful tax scheme promoters
	ACCC scam report
	Employees taking more sick days - and it's getting worse
	Foreign residents selling property in Australia
	How much does negative gearing really cost – an overview and an opinion?
	The Shortest-reigning Monarchs in History
	FBT Reminder – Odometer Reading
	ATO’s debts on hold campaign prompts new IGTO guidance
	A comprehensive collection of small business benchmarks
	The 2025 Financial Year tax & super changes you need to know!
	Underperforming employees: When can you terminate?
	A comprehensive list of guides to industry specific tax deductions.
	‘Renewed concerns’ about economy sees consumer sentiment dip: Westpac
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Budget breakdown – Federal Government Analysis

The 2024 Federal Budget is broken down into these five PDFs. Click on each to read more.

Easing cost-of-living pressures

Building more homes for Australians

Investing in a Future Made in Australia

Strengthening Medicare and the care economy

Broadening opportunity and advancing equality

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