Finding your lost super

Many Australians have superannuation that they have lost track of over the years. The ATO estimates that the total amount of lost super in Australia adds up to billions of dollars. If you have ever changed your name or address it is possible that you have chunks of super that you’ve completely forgotten about. The…

New law enacted to prevent dividend washing

A new law that prevents taxpayers from benefiting from dividend washing has been enacted. The new integrity rule is intended to help taxpayers understand their tax responsibilities and comply with the legislation. Dividend washing occurs when a shareholder seeks to claim two set of franking credits. This is done by selling shares after a dividend…