JAMES BOUZIOS AND ASSOCIATES

30/06/2026

End of Financial Year 2025–26

And just like that, another financial year is almost done. Whether it's flown by or felt like the longest 12 months of your life, 30 June has a way of sneaking up on everyone — and it's worth taking a moment before it arrives to make sure you're not leaving anything on the table. Think super contributions (the concessional cap is $30,000 this year), any business expenses you've been meaning to action, and if you're an employer, checking that your super obligations are squared away before the quarter deadline hits on 28 July....

  And just like that, another financial year is almost done. Whether it’s flown by or felt like the longest 12 months of your life, 30 June has a way of sneaking up on everyone — and it…

30/06/2026

28/05/2026

Reading the Budget Like an Accountant: What the Numbers Mean for You

Two weeks have passed since the Federal Budget, and the initial headlines have settled. Now it's time to look a little deeper — past the announcements and into what the measures actually mean in practical terms for individuals and business owners heading into EOFY and the new financial year. One of the most consistent patterns in Budget reporting is that announcements are covered as facts before they're legislated....

Two weeks have passed since the Federal Budget, and the initial headlines have settled. Now it’s time to look a little deeper — past the announcements and into what the measures actually mea…

14/05/2026

The Federal Budget Has Landed — Here’s What Actually Matters for You

Budget season is here, and with it comes the annual flood of headlines, commentary, and analysis. Some of it is useful. Much of it is written for a general audience that doesn't distinguish between a policy announcement and a proposed measure. Our job is to cut through that for you — and focus on what's genuinely relevant to individuals and business owners in NSW....

30/04/2026

EOFY – Deductions and Evidence

Deductions reduce your taxable income. Most people know that. What's less well understood is what the ATO requires in order to allow them — and what happens when the evidence isn't there. With EOFY approaching and tax returns on the horizon, now is the time to review your deductions and make sure records support. The Three Rules for Claiming a Deduction…...

08/04/2026

The Prime Tax Planning Window Is Now Open – Don’t Wait Until June

There's a reason accountants start talking about tax planning from March. Not because June isn't important, it is, but because by the time June arrives, many of the most effective planning strategies are no longer available. The window between now and 30 June is when the real work happens. Here's why it matters, and what smart planning actually looks like....

There’s a reason accountants start talking about tax planning from March. Not because June isn’t important, it is, but because by the time June arrives, many of the most effective plan…