Tony Da Silva, Author at Shakespeare Financial Services https://shakes.com.au/author/tonyd99 Chartered Accountants, Financial Services, Superannuation Services, and Leasing and Mortgage Solutions Thu, 14 May 2026 04:37:18 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://shakes.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/cropped-fav-32x32.png Tony Da Silva, Author at Shakespeare Financial Services https://shakes.com.au/author/tonyd99 32 32 2026–27 Federal Budget: Key Announcements https://shakes.com.au/accounting-tax/2026-27-federal-budget-key-announcements?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2026-27-federal-budget-key-announcements Thu, 14 May 2026 04:37:15 +0000 https://shakes.com.au/?p=37143 On Tuesday, 12 May 2026, Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the 2026–27 Federal Budget, outlining what the Government has described as its most ambitious reform agenda to date. This year’s Budget focuses heavily on housing affordability, cost-of-living pressures, healthcare investment and long-term economic resilience, while also introducing significant proposed changes to property investment taxation. The […]

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]]> Fuel Tax Credit Changes Now in Effect: What Businesses Need to Know https://shakes.com.au/accounting-tax/fuel-tax-credit-changes-now-in-effect-what-businesses-need-to-know?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fuel-tax-credit-changes-now-in-effect-what-businesses-need-to-know Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:23:09 +0000 https://shakes.com.au/?p=37112 Businesses claiming Fuel Tax Credits should be aware of changes impacting the April–June 2026 BAS period. The Federal Government has introduced a temporary 32c per litre reduction in fuel excise, alongside a three-month reduction of the heavy vehicle road user charge to zero and a six-month deferral of the next scheduled increase. As a result, […]

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]]> Payroll Is Changing: How to Prepare for Payday Super https://shakes.com.au/superannuation/payroll-is-changing-how-to-prepare-for-payday-super?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=payroll-is-changing-how-to-prepare-for-payday-super Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:34:29 +0000 https://shakes.com.au/?p=37101 Significant changes are coming to Australia’s superannuation system, with the introduction of Payday Super now officially legislated. From 1 July 2026, employers will be required to pay superannuation at the same time as salary and wages – fundamentally reshaping payroll processes and cash flow management. For many businesses, this marks one of the most substantial […]

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]]> What concession cards are available for seniors and pensioners? https://shakes.com.au/financial-services/concession-cards?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=concession-cards Fri, 12 Aug 2022 01:16:24 +0000 https://shakes.com.au/?p=34783 There are a range of concession cards that Australian seniors and pensioners may be eligible for. Depending on the card, you may be entitled to cheaper medicines and discounts on services such as public transport, council rates and power bills.

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]]> Shakespeare Promotions https://shakes.com.au/shakespeare-company-news/shakespeare-promotions?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shakespeare-promotions https://shakes.com.au/shakespeare-company-news/shakespeare-promotions#respond Thu, 28 Jul 2022 02:15:31 +0000 https://shakes.com.au/?p=34712 Shakespeare Financial Solutions are proud to announce three senior promotions.

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]]> https://shakes.com.au/shakespeare-company-news/shakespeare-promotions/feed 0 Market Update https://shakes.com.au/business-news/market-update?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=market-update https://shakes.com.au/business-news/market-update#respond Thu, 28 Jul 2022 02:13:14 +0000 https://shakes.com.au/?p=34732 The volatility that we've seen over the last six months, while significant, is not an unusual occurrence for a normal and healthy functioning market. Despite the recent heightened volatility being an uncomfortable experience in the short- term, equity markets and some parts of the bond markets will continue to be an important contributor to overall long-term returns.

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]]> https://shakes.com.au/business-news/market-update/feed 0 MDWA Tall Tales Event https://shakes.com.au/shakespeare-company-news/mdwas-tall-tales-event?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mdwas-tall-tales-event https://shakes.com.au/shakespeare-company-news/mdwas-tall-tales-event#respond Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:41:52 +0000 https://shakes.com.au/?p=34710 Shakespeare were honoured to be the exclusive event partner in sponsoring Muscular Dystrophy WA's Tall Tales event on 30 June.

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]]> https://shakes.com.au/shakespeare-company-news/mdwas-tall-tales-event/feed 0 Pink Tiger Day 2022 https://shakes.com.au/shakespeare-company-news/pink-tiger-day-2022?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pink-tiger-day-2022 https://shakes.com.au/shakespeare-company-news/pink-tiger-day-2022#respond Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:17:08 +0000 https://shakes.com.au/?p=34668 An amazing $46,000 was raised at the annual Curtin Wesley Football Club Pink Tiger Day, which was held on Saturday 25th June and was proudly sponsored by Shakespeare Financial Group.

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]]> https://shakes.com.au/shakespeare-company-news/pink-tiger-day-2022/feed 0 Tax and the Family Home https://shakes.com.au/accounting-tax/tax-and-the-family-home?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tax-and-the-family-home https://shakes.com.au/accounting-tax/tax-and-the-family-home#respond Tue, 19 Jul 2022 02:40:49 +0000 https://shakes.com.au/?p=34636 Everyone knows you don’t pay tax on your family home when you sell it…right? We take a closer look at the main residence exemption that excludes your home from capital gains tax and the triggers that reduce or exclude that exemption.

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]]> https://shakes.com.au/accounting-tax/tax-and-the-family-home/feed 0 What changed on 1 July 2022? https://shakes.com.au/accounting-tax/what-changed-on-1-july-2022?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-changed-on-1-july-2022 https://shakes.com.au/accounting-tax/what-changed-on-1-july-2022#respond Tue, 19 Jul 2022 02:39:26 +0000 https://shakes.com.au/?p=34646 A reminder of what changed on 1 July 2022

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