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May 15, 2026

Focus Partners Australia

Federal Budget 2026: What’s Changing for Trusts, Capital Gains and Property

The 2026 Federal Budget introduces significant changes to how investment income, property and structures are taxed. While most measures are not immediate and importantly, these are announced proposals that are not yet law and may change as they move through Parliament, they represent a structural shift that we recommend planning for now. This article breaks […]

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March 27, 2026

Accounting & TaxationFocus Partners Australia

The Ultimate Tax Season Preparation Guide

Another financial year will be coming to a close soon, which means it is time to start planning for tax season. While this time can seem onerous and complicated, tax time need not be a burden. Generally speaking, if you have earned an income during the financial year, you must lodge a tax return in […]

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March 25, 2026

Focus Partners AustraliaStrategic Advice

When and Why You Should Review Your Personal and Practice Insurance

As a medical doctor, you can reduce your risk exposure by taking out appropriate personal and practice insurance. Personal insurance like income protection, life and disability, and trauma products can protect you against unexpected events. Public liability and medical indemnity insurance shields you and/or your practice against professional risks. Knowing when to review your insurance […]

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March 24, 2026

Strategic AdviceWealth Management

Super Update: Division 296 Legislation Passed — Key Changes for High-Balance Super Holders

On 10 March 2026, the Federal Parliament passed the long-anticipated Division 296 tax, marking one of the most significant changes to Australia’s superannuation framework in recent years. These reforms introduce an additional personal tax on the earnings attributable to the portion of an individual’s total super balance above $3 million, applying from 1 July 2026. […]

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March 19, 2026

Focus Partners Australia

Market update: Staying Disciplined Through a Volatile Period

By Susan Buda | Principal Wealth Adviser | Focus Partners Australia | Wealth Three quick takeaways: Global markets have experienced heightened volatility in recent days as investors react to escalating geopolitical tensions, shifting economic conditions and uncertain policy settings. What is Driving Markets Right Now? Several factors are contributing to current market movements: Despite these […]

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March 12, 2026

Focus Partners AustraliaStrategic Advice

The Pros And Cons Of Salary Packaging (From An Employer’s Perspective)

We all know that salary packaging is popular with employees, as it allows them to reduce the amount of tax that they pay. It allows the employee to pay for expenses, such as a car, laptop, or additional superannuation expenses from their pre-tax earnings, which in turn reduces the total income that can then be […]

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March 12, 2026

Accounting & TaxationFocus Partners Australia

Tax Deductions Every Doctor Should be Claiming

Medical professionals often incur a significant amount of work-related expenses, so it’s vital to ensure that you do keep records of all of these so that you can claim on them. To make sure that you do take advantage of all your allowable tax deductions, keep detailed records on an app or spreadsheet. Retain your […]

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March 12, 2026

Accounting & TaxationFocus Partners Australia

Tax Deductible Holidays: What Expenses Can You Claim?

Many of us have to travel for work, and often see it as a great opportunity to tack on a little holiday while we’re there. Whether you’re going away for a quick interstate conference, a trip to visit clients, or extended overseas travel, it’s important to know which expenses you can claim for tax purposes. […]

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August 20, 2025

Focus Partners Australia

How Much Money Do You Need for Your Retirement Plan?

Calculating the retirement savings needed to live comfortably can be quite complex. Everyone’s circumstances are different and therefore everyone’s monetary requirements upon retirement are different. That said, we are here to give you the best advice we can and to help you determine roughly how much money you’ll need for your retirement, based on your […]

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