by Chris Garlick | Nov 13, 2025 | Tax Law
Vanuatu Tax Residency: Why Australians May Still Be Taxable in Australia Vanuatuβs appeal is obvious: no personal income tax, no company tax, no capital gains tax, no wealth or inheritance tax. Apart from a 12.5% VAT on goods and services, the country promotes itself...
by Chris Garlick | Oct 28, 2025 | Tax Law
Why You Might Need a Tax Lawyer (Not Just an Accountant) Introduction When tax problems arise, many people think of calling their accountant first. But there are situations where an accountant isnβt enough β and only a tax lawyer has the expertise and legal...
by Chris Garlick | Oct 21, 2025 | Tax Law
What is Bracket Creepβand Why the New Tax Cuts Might Not Feel Like Enough Introduction You may have heard of βbracket creepβ, a silent income tax issue that often gets overlooked. Even with tax cuts on the way, inflation and wage growth can push you into higher tax...
by Chris Garlick | Oct 14, 2025 | Tax Law
Is Your Super over $3 Million? What the Proposed βSuper Taxβ Could Mean for You Introduction If your superannuation balance is above $3 million, you could soon face new tax rules. Division 296 is the proposed βsuper taxβ targeting large super funds. From 1 July 2025,...
by Chris Garlick | Oct 7, 2025 | Tax Law
Avoid These Deduction Mistakes Before You Lodge Your Tax Return Claiming deductions is one of the easiest ways to reduce your tax bill, but mistakes are common β and some can carry penalties or delays. The ATO has been increasing scrutiny, so knowing what errors to...
by Chris Garlick | Sep 30, 2025 | Tax Law
How the 2025β26 Income Tax Cuts Affect Your Take-Home Pay Tax time in 2025 brings meaningful changes to how Australians are taxed. The 2025β26 income tax cuts, part of the Stage 3 reforms, aim to ease inflation and rising cost-of-living pressures. But how much...
