In the realm of primary production and farming, the ability to make swift decisions is a crucial skill. The ever-changing nature of agricultural landscapes demands quick thinking and adaptability. However, the pressure to make timely choices can often be accompanied by feelings of guilt or uncertainty.

Adding to your super through voluntary contributions can help grow your retirement savings, however, if you add too much in a single financial year, you may be penalised. That's why it's important to know the various caps on how much you can contribute, and what's counted towards those limits. Remember to talk to an accountant to find out about your tax implications.

The ATO has released its final position on how it will apply some integrity rules dealing with trust distributions – changing the goal posts for trusts distributing to adult children, corporate beneficiaries, and entities with losses. As a result, many family groups will pay higher taxes because of the ATO’s more aggressive approach.

Being prepared for the unexpected is a crucial aspect of running a successful business. The ability to adapt and overcome unforeseen obstacles can mean the difference between success and failure. Here are a few key tips for being prepared for unexpected events in your business.

If you run a business, the chances are, you would have created invoices. This can be a time-consuming activity, however with the advances of electronic invoicing (e-Invoicing), the task can be much more efficient.

What’s the difference and how can you tell? Defining “primary production” and “business” is no problem. Figuring out if a business of primary production is being carried on is not so easy and you may need to seek professional advice.