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Tax
Australian Income Tax 2025–26: Complete Guide to Brackets, Offsets & Deductions
ATO tax brackets, LITO, Medicare levy, HECS repayment, and how to maximise your refund. Real examples at every income level.
June 202510 min read
Property & Tax
Negative Gearing Australia 2025: How It Works, The Tax Benefits, and Is It Worth It?
A complete guide to negative gearing — how the tax deduction works, what you can claim, depreciation explained, and whether the strategy suits your situation.
June 202511 min read
Tax & Investing
Capital Gains Tax Australia 2025: The Complete Guide to CGT on Shares, Property and Crypto
The 50% CGT discount, how to calculate your cost base, CGT on shares, property and crypto, and legal strategies to reduce your bill.
June 202513 min read
Tax & GST
GST Calculator Australia 2025: How to Add and Remove GST (With Examples)
How to add 10% GST to a price, the 1/11 rule for removing GST, GST registration thresholds, and your BAS obligations explained clearly.
June 202510 min read
Retirement
Age Pension Australia 2025: Rates, Income Test, Assets Test and How Much You Can Get
Current Age Pension rates, how the income and assets tests work, deeming explained, and strategies to maximise your Centrelink entitlements.
June 202512 min read
Tax & Deductions
Work From Home Tax Deductions Australia 2025: The 67 Cents Per Hour Method Explained
How the 67c/hr fixed rate works, what it covers, full-year record-keeping requirements, and when the actual cost method gives a bigger deduction.
June 202510 min read
Tax & Education
HECS-HELP Repayment 2025–26: Thresholds, Rates, and How to Pay Off Your Debt Faster
Complete 2025-26 HECS repayment threshold table, the indexation issue explained, voluntary repayment strategies, and rules for Australians living overseas.
June 202511 min read
Superannuation
Salary Sacrifice into Super 2025–26: How Much Tax Can You Save?
Salary sacrificing into super is taxed at 15% instead of your marginal rate. We explain the $30,000 cap, carry-forward rules, and Division 293 for high earners.
June 20258 min read
Property
Stamp Duty Australia 2025: Every State and Territory Compared
Full stamp duty rate tables for NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS and ACT. First home buyer concessions and the FHOG by state.
June 20259 min read
Tax & Employment
Redundancy Pay Australia 2025: Your Complete Entitlements Guide
NES minimum entitlements, the tax-free component ($12,524 + $6,264/yr), notice period, leave payouts, and what to do with your redundancy payout.
June 20258 min read
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