Finance Guides & News
Plain-English Australian money guides — tax, property, super, GST and more — to go with our free calculators. Updated weekly.
Tax Offsets vs Deductions: What Actually Saves You More in 2025-26?
Understand the difference between tax offsets and deductions, see 2025-26 rates, and use our income tax calculator to see your real refund.
How GST Affects Your Small Business Pricing in 2025-26
Understand how GST impacts your pricing, cash flow and BAS. Learn what's taxable, what's not, and how to price like a pro in 2025-26.
Stamp Duty vs Land Tax for Investment Properties: 2025-26 Guide
Compare upfront stamp duty vs ongoing land tax on Australian investment properties in 2025-26. See thresholds, rates, and use our stamp duty calculator.
What Is the Medicare Levy Surcharge? 2025-26 Rates, Income Thresholds & How to Avoid It
Learn how the Medicare Levy Surcharge works in 2025-26, including income thresholds, costs, and how having appropriate hospital cover can save you money. Use our income tax calculator to see your liability.
How to Calculate Capital Gains Tax on Property in 2025-26
Understand how CGT works when selling an investment property in 2025-26. Includes 50% discount, main residence exemption, cost base, and how to use our income-tax calculator.
Offset vs Redraw: Which Saves You More in 2025-26?
Compare mortgage offset accounts and redraw facilities in 2025-26. See how each works, tax differences, and which strategy cuts your home loan interest fastest.
First-Home Buyer Stamp Duty Concessions 2025-26: State-by-State Guide
Compare 2025-26 first-home buyer stamp duty concessions across all Australian states. Use our stamp duty calculator to estimate your savings.
Novated Leases & the EV FBT Exemption Explained (2025-26)
How a novated lease and the Electric Car Discount FBT exemption can cut the cost of an eligible EV in 2025-26 — eligibility, the LCT threshold, and the catches.
How to reduce your HECS-HELP repayment in 2025-26
Understand the 2025-26 HECS repayment brackets and learn legitimate ways to lower your compulsory repayment through salary sacrifice, deductions, and voluntary payments.
HECS Repayment Brackets 2025-26: Rates, Thresholds & How to Pay
Use our HECS repayment calculator to see what you'll owe in 2025-26. Full brackets, rates, and tips for voluntary repayments and indexation.
Stamp Duty Changes 2025-26: What First-Home Buyers and Investors Need to Know
Learn how stamp duty thresholds and concessions change from July 1 2025 across every state. Use our calculator to estimate your exact stamp duty bill.