Tax

Sort out how to make the most of your tax cut

The first of the tax changes announced in this year’s Budget kick in from 1 October. But now is the time to think about how to make the most of that extra cash in your pocket.

Trusts and taxes

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Alistair and Kim were both in sales and earned over $60,000 a year each with bonuses. When Kim’s ...

Have you got a trust?

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Bill and Petra were at a neighbourhood BBQ at the Hodgson's house. Everyone was admiring the Hodgson’s ...

Finding out about tax

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John and Judy were looking at two savings products. One was offered by their bank, and the other by a ...

Superannuation tax advantage

This page is being updated following recent changes to income tax rates. We hope to have it back up by 30 October.

Tax and fees

Before you can compare products that you might invest your money in, you need to know how the fees you pay will be treated for tax purposes.

Advantages

People form family trusts for all sorts of reasons. Here are some of the most common:

Mortgages for investors

Many people borrow money to buy investment properties, aiming to benefit from rising property values or to earn rental income.

Glossary: investment
A way to use your money to make it grow.