A "flat lay" view of a July calendar page on a wooden tabletop. The calendar shows the date of the 1st of July circled along with the words "SG = 11%" written in red. A notebook, pencil and a succulent in a square ceramic planter are also sitting on the wooden table

Tomorrow: SG increasing to 11%

A quick reminder that starting tomorrow, Saturday the 1st of July 2023, the Superannuation Guarantee (SG) rate will increase to 11%, up from 10.5% currently. The Superannuation Guarantee is a vital component of every employee’s retirement savings, and this increase reflects the ongoing commitment to boosting Australians’ financial security in their post-work years. The new…

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RATs! Still clear as mud

On Sunrise on Monday the 3rd of January 2022, Prime Minister Scott Morrison, on the topic of rapid antigen tests (RATs) stated:  “We already make them free to everyone who is required to have one. They are also tax deductible.” The Prime Minister’s comments subsequently prompted a member of the Australian Taxation Office’s ATO Community group to…

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