Bonsella August Newsletter

August 26

Our latest eNewsletter includes information on the following topics:

  • Are your financial goals still realistic? – Even if you decide your goals don’t need to change, revisiting them means a chance to confirm whether your current financial arrangements are still working in the right direction.
  • Take care when claiming occupancy expenses for work from home – The ATO’s found that some taxpayers are incorrectly claiming rent, mortgage interest and other occupancy costs as part of their working from home expenses.
  • ASIC report suggests it’s time to check on your mortgage offset account – ASIC’s review of eight major lenders has identified weaknesses in how offset accounts are opened, linked, monitored and managed.
  • Paid parental leave super contributions have started – Eligible parents who received government-funded parental leave pay for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2025 will now begin receiving their government-funded super payments.
  • Division 296 tax on large super balances – From 2026–2027, Divison 296 tax applies to you if you have a large total superannuation balance.