160 9 Tonight's Budget didn't just change tax rates. It changed the architecture of wealth accumulation in Australia.

Three reforms. One structural shift.Negative gearing quarantined. The 50% CGT discount replaced. A 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts.

Full analysis below — including what changed, what didn't, the key dates you need to know, and what the full Budget Paper reveals that the headlines missed. ]]> https://www.verityadvisory.com.au/media/website_posts/160/2026-Budget.jpg page https://www.verityadvisory.com.au/insights/tax-and-structuring/federal-budget-2026-27/ 2026-05-13 05:32:00 159 9 https://www.verityadvisory.com.au/media/website_posts/159/20260331-End-of-Financial-Year.png page https://www.verityadvisory.com.au/insights/tax-and-structuring/4-financial-decisions-every-doctor-should-make-before-june-30/ 2026-03-31 04:32:00 150 14 first home, the First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS) is a smart option to consider. It’s a tax-effective strategy that allows young people to grow their deposit faster, provided they meet the eligibility criteria and have never owned property before. ]]> https://www.verityadvisory.com.au/media/website_posts/150/20250916.jpg page https://www.verityadvisory.com.au/insights/superannuation-and-smsf/helping-your-kids-buy-their-first-home-using-super/ 2025-09-26 23:30:00 139 14 life insurance and disability cover inside their superannuation fund. It’s a simple and cost-effective way to get protection, but as retirement approaches, many people start to question whether it’s worth keeping.

There’s no universal answer. Whether you should keep or cancel insurance in super depends on your stage of life, financial situation, and family needs. Here are the key things to consider before making changes. ]]> https://www.verityadvisory.com.au/media/website_posts/139/20250808.jpg page https://www.verityadvisory.com.au/insights/superannuation-and-smsf/when-should-you-cancel-insurance-inside-your-super/ 2025-08-07 14:00:00 138 14 Feeling stuck in the middle? You're not alone.
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More Australians are joining the sandwich generation — juggling care for elderly parents while still supporting children, often well into adulthood. It’s emotionally draining and financially challenging, especially if you’re trying to keep your retirement plans on track. ]]> https://www.verityadvisory.com.au/media/website_posts/138/sandwich.jpg page https://www.verityadvisory.com.au/insights/financial-planning/stuck-in-the-middle-how-the-sandwich-generation-in-australia-can-cope-financially/ 2025-08-03 14:00:00 131 14 1 July 2025, the Australian Government will increase the Age Pension means test thresholds — a change that could make more older Australians eligible for a full or part pension and potentially increase current payments. ]]> https://www.verityadvisory.com.au/media/website_posts/131/20250722.jpg none 2025-07-15 14:00:00 106 14 https://www.verityadvisory.com.au/media/website_posts/106/20250211.jpg page https://www.verityadvisory.com.au/insights/tax-and-structuring/ato-clarifies-tax-deductibility-of-financial-advice-fees/ 2025-02-11 00:50:24 86 12 https://www.verityadvisory.com.au/media/website_posts/86/241012-SMSF-vs-Other-funds.jpg page https://www.verityadvisory.com.au/insights/superannuation-and-smsf/smsfs-vs-other-super-funds/ 2024-10-11 22:46:00 77 14 https://www.verityadvisory.com.au/media/website_posts/77/270913.jpg page https://www.verityadvisory.com.au/insights/financial-planning/debt-recycling-a-popular-financial-strategy/ 2024-09-13 01:13:52 74 14 https://www.verityadvisory.com.au/media/website_posts/74/240906.jpg page https://www.verityadvisory.com.au/insights/financial-planning/sticking-to-your-financial-plan/ 2024-09-06 02:31:55 70 12 https://www.verityadvisory.com.au/media/website_posts/70/Spouse-contribution-split.jpg page https://www.verityadvisory.com.au/insights/superannuation-and-smsf/super-contributions-splitting/ 2024-08-20 06:13:00 71 13 https://www.verityadvisory.com.au/media/website_posts/71/Breaking-up.jpg page https://www.verityadvisory.com.au/insights/estate-planning-and-protection/breaking-up-and-estate-planning/ 2024-08-13 06:32:00