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Australia’s New Money Laundering Rules and What They Change for You
You may have noticed us asking a few more questions lately. Where a payment has come from, how your business is structured, who's involved in a particular deal. We wanted to explain why, because it's not us being suddenly suspicious. Australia has updated its money...
Digital Games Tax Offset vs the R&D Tax Incentive: Which Should Your Studio Claim?
Australian games studios usually can’t claim both the Digital Games Tax Offset and the R&D Tax Incentive on the same spend. Here’s how to choose the one that leaves you better off.
Content Creator Business Expenses in Australia: The Complete Deduction Guide
The full FY2025-26 deduction list for Australian content creators: camera gear under the $20,000 instant asset write-off, home studio running vs occupancy costs, software, travel, contractors and vehicle claims, plus how every income stream (AdSense, brand deals, Patreon, gifted products) is taxed and when the $75,000 GST threshold bites.
Superannuation for Content Creators & Creative Freelancers (and When an SMSF Makes Sense)
Sole-trader creators get no employer super, so building it is on you. How the 12% SG contractor rule works, claiming deductions on voluntary contributions, catch-up rules for variable income, and the point where an SMSF genuinely stacks up.
Paid to Film in Your House? How Location Fees Are Taxed in Australia
If a production pays you to film in your home, the location fee is assessable income, even as a one-off. Here is what you can deduct, how the CGT main residence exemption is affected, when GST applies, and what to put in the location agreement before the trucks arrive.
QAPE Opinion Australia: What Film Producers Need to Know
If you are financing an Australian film or television production, your lender will almost certainly require a QAPE opinion before releasing funds. Understanding QAPE opinion Australia requirements is essential for any producer seeking offset finance. A QAPE opinion is...