Paying the ATO by Credit Card? This Is Changing
The ATO will stop accepting credit card payments after 30 November 2026. If your payment plan is linked to a credit card, now is the time to update it.
Big Changes Are Coming to CGT and Negative Gearing from 1 July 2027
Major changes to Capital Gains Tax and negative gearing are coming from 1 July 2027. We break down what’s changing, what cost base indexation actually means, which investment properties are grandfathered and why it’s worth planning ahead.
Tax Return Deadline 2026: Is Your Tax Return Due on 31 October?
When is your 2026 tax return due? Learn about the 31 October tax deadline, tax agent lodgment dates and what to do if you haven't lodged yet.
Australian Tax Brackets 2026–27: What Will You Actually Pay?
What are the Australian tax brackets for 2026–27? See the current income tax rates, what's changed and how Australia's marginal tax system actually works.
What’s Changed for Australian Businesses This Financial Year?
A few things have changed for Australian businesses this financial year, from Payday Super and ATO interest to tax planning and compliance. We break down what actually matters, what you need to know and where Citrine can take care of it for you.
Looking for a Tax Accountant Near You?
Looking for a tax accountant near you? Citrine Advisory works with individuals, families and businesses across Melbourne, Sunbury and greater Victoria, providing expert tax, accounting and business advice.
What Actually Happens Every Year With an SMSF
Your SMSF gets audited every year, even if nothing happened in the fund. Here's what the annual cycle actually involves, and where it usually goes wrong.
What Is a Tax Bracket? A Simple Guide for 2026-27
Not sure what tax bracket you're actually in, or what it means for your pay? Here's a simple, no-jargon guide for 2026-27, and how to make the most of yours.
Cloud Accounting Platforms: Why We Run Every Client on Xero
There are a few decent cloud accounting platforms out there. We back one of them, hard. Here's why we run every client on Xero, and what being a Gold Partner actually means for the businesses we work with.
Reconciliations: Why Doing Them Every Month Actually Matters
That nagging feeling that your books are behind isn't nothing, it's the thing standing between you and advice you can actually trust. Here's why reconciling monthly matters more than it seems, and what a bad Xero setup is quietly costing you every month.
Do You Actually Need a Trust?
Trusts get thrown around as the answer to everything, before anyone's asked what you're actually trying to protect. Here's when a trust earns its keep, and when it's just an extra entity costing you money.
Planning Ahead vs Reacting in June
The businesses paying the least tax legally aren't scrambling in June. They're the ones who started planning months earlier. Here's what that actually looks like, and what reacting instead costs you.
Do I Need an ABN? Here's How to Actually Know
You've made a few sales, or someone's asked for an invoice, and now you're wondering if you're actually running a business. Here's the honest answer, and what actually happens if you skip getting an ABN.
Setting Up Xero Properly: What Most Businesses Get Wrong From Day One
That off feeling when you open Xero and don't quite trust the numbers isn't you being bad with numbers, it's almost always a setup problem. Here's what proper setup actually looks like, from a Xero Gold Partner.
Understanding ESIC: How Early Stage Innovation Company Status Helps You Raise Money
A hundred other founders are chasing the same investors with the same confidence. Here's how ESIC status gives yours a real reason to say yes, and where most founders lose the incentive without realising it.
The Accountant for Ecommerce That Actually Understands Online Selling
You're the marketer, the packer, the customer service line and the bookkeeper, often all before lunch. Here's why ecommerce finances never quite add up the normal way, and why you don't have to be the only one who understands your numbers.
The Accountant Tradies Actually Need
Most accountants know tax law. They don't know what it's like waiting on a progress payment while you're already on the next job. Here's why tradies need an accountant who's actually in their world, not reading about it.
The End of Financial Year Checklist You Actually Need
Last EOFY just closed, which is exactly why now is the time to start planning for the next one. Here's what actually needs sorting before June 30, and why the rules keep changing on you.
BAS and GST: What You Actually Need to Know
That feeling when BAS is due and you're not quite sure what you owe? You're not alone, and it's fixable. Here's what BAS actually covers, when you need to register for GST, and how to stop it living in the back of your mind
Before You Hire: What Your First Employee Really Costs
Learn what hiring your first employee really costs, from superannuation and payroll tax to workers comp and leave entitlements. Discover how Citrine Advisory can help you hire with confidence.