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Reminder: Get Ready for Payday Super – Starts 1 July 2026

To our business clients,A reminder that from 1 July 2026, employers must pay superannuation contributions at the same time as wages, not quarterly. This change improves employee retirement savings...

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AUSTRAC AML/CTF Reforms – What Is Changing and How This Affects You

We write to inform you of important upcoming changes to Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regime, administered by the Australian Transaction Reports and...

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Johnson Partners 2026-27 Federal Budget Summary

The 2026 Federal Budget lands at a difficult point in the cycle, with inflation still elevated, interest rates higher and global energy markets unsettled by conflict in the Middle East. Against...

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Johnson Partners Update: Transitioning from DocuSign > FuseSign

Dear Johnson Partners clients,As a business, we have recently decided to move to a streamlined easy-to-use electronic signing platform: FuseSign. One of our highest priorities is getting...

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🚨 Reminder: GIC and SIC No Longer Tax Deductible from 1 July 2025 – Key Changes for Taxpayers

A significant change in tax legislation will take effect from 1 July 2025, directly impacting how interest charges from the ATO are treated. If your business is late in paying a tax debt or...

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Australia’s Foreign Investment Ban

Australia's Foreign Investment BanThe Government announced that it will impose a temporary ban on foreign purchases of established dwellings for at least 2 years and crack down on land banking.Key...

ATO Individuals

Home Office Expenses

The ATO allows you to claim a tax deduction for the running expenses you incurred as a direct result of working from home. These are the costs relating to the use of facilities within your home, and can include: electricity and/or gas for heating or cooling and lighting home and…

Property

Vacant Residential Land Tax (VRLT)

What is the VRLT? Effective from 1 January 2018, the VRLT was introduced to address the lack of housing supply in Victoria. Under the changes, owners of vacant residential property will be encouraged to make them available for either purchase or rent. As a result of the introduction of VRLT,…

ATO Businesses

ATO Client-to-Agent Linking Program

ATO Client-to-Agent Linking Program On 13 November 2023, the Australian Taxation Office rolled out the new “Client-to-agent linking in online services” program. This program is designed to strengthen security, and protect taxpayers and their agents against fraud and identity-related theft. All taxpayers with an ABN, excluding sole traders, will need…

Businesses Superannuation

Superannuation Increases to 11% as of July 1

How to prepare for the 11% Superannuation rate as of 1st July 2023 For business owners, it's important to be aware of the upcoming change to the superannuation guarantee rate, so you don’t find yourself facing unexpected costs or penalties. From July 2023, the rate will jump to 11%, and…

Individuals Superannuation

JP Wealth Winter Report

In this winter 2023 edition we cover: Sowing the seed for a happy retirement Getting your bounce back Super changes

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JP Corporate Olympics

The JP Corporate Olympics, our first social event of 2023, was a resounding success that kicked off our social calendar with a bang. Team spirits were high, and competition was fierce as teams battled it out with impressive skills and unwavering determination. From creative choreographed dance routines to a thrilling…