Covid-19 and all these lockdowns are exhausting, we know. While we are super grateful we can work from home and look after you, we understand that for many of you work has been cancelled. The arts, tourism and hospitality seem to be hit the worst, and over and over. Most of our clients are small bus...

The time has come to actually get some help. We’ve been there! If you are anything like me it can be difficult to imagine anyone else doing what you do, and it can be hard to let go of some of the control. I’m a strong believer that all things are possible, just not all at the same time, and not all...

Whether you are an employer paying Super to your employees, or a client of a contractor who should receive Super, or you are a sole trader/self-employed and want to contribute for yourself, we’ve got you covered! 

You might be a combination of all of these, and that is ok too! We artists love to we...

I personally cannot imagine retiring, but maybe that’s because I’m only 30. But, when I do, I am pleased to know I am building my Superfund to fund my super retired lifestyle I plan on having one day.

Most people assume they cannot access their Super until they retire. The purpose of Super is to pr...

Just send money to the super fund and you are good to go, right? Wrong! Money in your super account gets ‘tagged’ in a way to indicate how that dollar should be taxed later, whether it can be used as a deduction now, and how it can be pulled out of the account (and paid to you) later. 

There are 3 ...

Ever wanted to have super powers? Me too. I’m trying to choose between invisibility and reading minds. One superpower I do have though is my Superannuation. It’s like this nice little plant I’m growing that one day will hopefully be a giant fruit tree that feeds me and my family. 

I know that most ...

How to save for tax

We often welcome new clients to The Real Thiel family that have a few outstanding tax returns to lodge. The first step to being on top of tax is to get everything lodged, and then to pay the ATO everything they’re owed. Clean slate.

When you have a tax bill to pay, this usually...

Personal Services Income

This question is in everyone's tax return, and you have to answer it… correctly!

“Did you receive any personal services income?” 

People often get stumped by this one, but the main thing to remember is that it’s not necessarily a good or bad thing, you just have to...

*WARNING: Touchy Subject – Proceed with CAUTION!

In the past I haven’t been very good at sharing. I was the kid who must have EXACTLY THE SAME amount of cordial in my cup the other kid has. If it was MY doll, then you DID NOT touch it. As I’ve grown up I like to think I got better, but when it come...

1. Pros and Cons List
   Classic - this has to be the most common way of making big decisions. We draw a line down the centre of the page and start noting the pros and cons of the decision. 
   
   
2. Take Time
   Some things need an urgent response but if you can give yourself even just a few days it might help to m...