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Future Focus: Every Aussie deserves a fair go with super
Personal Finance
Future Focus: Every Aussie deserves a fair go with super
I explore places where our system is failing some Aussies as it relates to super tax policy.
Shani Jayamanne | 07 January 2025
How your super will be taxed when you die
Personal Finance
How your super will be taxed when you die
The ins-and-outs of super taxation on death benefits. 
Shani Jayamanne | 08 December 2024
Investing in an ETF listed overseas
ETFs
Investing in an ETF listed overseas
Investors are turning overseas for greater choice but there are some considerations. 
Shani Jayamanne | 19 November 2024
Using trusts to minimise tax burdens
Personal Finance
Using trusts to minimise tax burdens
High income earners use trust structures to distribute income and tax burdens across more individuals. Here’s how they work.
Shani Jayamanne | 06 November 2024
Tax implications when investing in overseas shares and ETFs
Personal Finance
Tax implications when investing in overseas shares and ETFs
A significant factor that determines an investor’s total return outcome is tax. We outline some general rules for how tax may work with foreign...
Shani Jayamanne | 15 October 2024
3 cheap fully franked stocks
Personal Finance
3 cheap fully franked stocks
And how income investors can pay no net tax on dividends in 2024
Shani Jayamanne | 13 October 2024
Minimising taxes as an investor
Personal Finance
Minimising taxes as an investor
Choosing to invest as an individual or within a company or trust has several tax consequences for investors.
Shani Jayamanne | 02 October 2024
Tax tips for expats and migrants
Personal Finance
Tax tips for expats and migrants
A global personal tax specialist shares tips for minimising your tax burden for investors with cross border assets. 
Shani Jayamanne | 30 September 2024
The most overlooked investment property deductions
Personal Finance
The most overlooked investment property deductions
An investment property tax expert runs through what every investment property owner should know
Shani Jayamanne | 23 September 2024
Property has negative gearing. What do shares have?
Personal Finance
Property has negative gearing. What do shares have?
The most common tax deductions for share investing
Shani Jayamanne | 22 August 2024