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Live Q&A Debrief: Tax Planning & Strategies

What happens when you take the biggest, most common tax questions from the community and put them in the hot seat? You get a definitive, no-jargon roadmap to optimizing your next return.

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Police Debrief Part 2: Tax Deductions for Police Officers

Are you a police officer taking tax advice from the lunchroom? It’s time to separate fact from fiction.

42

The Consultant's Tax Trap: PSI and the ATO Traffic Light System

Are you a high-earning IT contractor, management consultant, or engineer? If you are using a Pty Ltd company or a Family Trust to artificially cap your tax rate or split your income with family members, you might be walking directly into an ATO audit.

41

The 2026-27 Federal Budget: The Seismic Tax Reset Explained

The 2026-27 Federal Budget is here, and it is being called the most significant transformation of Australia's tax system in a quarter of a century. From the end of the 50% Capital Gains Tax discount to a massive crackdown on Family Trusts, the rules of wealth accumulation are fundamentally shifting.

40

The Teacher's Tax Playbook Part 2: Classroom Myths and EOFY Prep

With the End of Financial Year rapidly approaching, Mia and Leo are heading back to the classroom! In Part 2 of our Teacher's Tax Playbook, we quickly recap the essential golden rules (including the truth about apportioning your school camp gear) and then bust the biggest ATO myths catching educators out this tax time.

39

The 'Vault' System: How to Make Sure You Have Enough Tax Set Aside

In this episode, Mia and Leo reveal Ben De Rosa's ultimate cash flow strategy: The Vault System. Learn how to stop guessing with flat tax percentages and start quarantining your GST and Income Tax in a way that actually makes your business money.

38

The Medical Clinic's GST Guide: Why Your Tax-Free Billing Might Trigger an ATO Audit

In this episode, Mia and Leo tackle the most dangerous bookkeeping traps in the medical sector. While the ATO provides generous GST exemptions for patient care, the rules change entirely depending on who is receiving the bill and why the service is being provided.

37

The Big Payday: Selling Your Business and the Gift Trap

In this episode, Mia, Leo, and tax strategist Harvey Green break down the end game: Succession Planning and Restructuring. We explore the "Holy Grail" of the Australian tax system—the Small Business CGT Concessions—and warn against the fatal, relationship-ruining mistakes business owners make when trying to "gift" assets to family members.

36

Paramedics Tax Playbook Part Two: The Ultimate Pre-EOFY Guide

Mia and Leo bust the biggest paramedic tax myths around smartwatches, footwear, and study in the ultimate pre-EOFY playbook.

35

The Bank of ATO is Closed: Surviving the New Debt Recovery Crackdown

The Bank of ATO is permanently closed. Harvey Green returns to explain the four weapons the ATO is using to collect $50 billion in debt, and how to protect your business and personal assets.

34

Stop Wasting Your Business Expenses: The pay.com.au Strategy

Mia and Leo break down the platform that lets you earn uncapped credit card rewards on ATO payments, rent, and payroll.

33

Payday Super: The End of the Quarterly Slush Fund

"If your business model relies on using your employee's super to fund your working capital, you will be insolvent by August." Harvey Green returns to break down the biggest payroll shake-up in a generation.

31

Debt Recycling: The Ultimate Guide to Turning Your Mortgage into a Tax Deduction

"You're taking your existing debt level and simply changing its color. Bad debt becomes good debt." Mia and Leo break down the step-by-step mechanics of turning your mortgage interest into a tax deduction.

32

Non-Commercial Losses: Can You Offset Your Business Loss Against Your Salary?

Mia and Leo break down the non-commercial loss rules and explain why that $4,500 side hustle loss probably can't offset your salary.

30

FBT Power Plays: The Boss-Level Guide to Salary Packaging

FBT isn't just about avoiding penalties. It's about structuring your offers so your business looks more attractive than the guy down the road. Harvey Green returns with the power plays that turn FBT from a burden into a benefit.

29

The FBT Deep Dive: The Math Behind the Madness

"The ATO wants to tax the benefit as if you'd earned the money in your salary to buy it yourself." Harvey Green returns to pop the hood on the math behind FBT.

28

What You Can (And Definitely Can't) Put Through the Business

"Everyone does it" is usually code for "everyone's waiting to get caught." This episode draws a hard line in the sand on what you can and cannot run through your business, before the ATO draws it for you.

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From Flat Whites to Fat Refunds: The Cafe & Restaurant Owner's Tax Survival Guide

Hospitality is one of the toughest industries in Australia. The margins are thinner than a crepe, the hours are brutal, and the tax rules are as complex as a 12-course tasting menu.

26

Selling the Dream, Claiming the Reality: The Ultimate Tax Guide for Real Estate Pros

Each week, we're here to help you confidently navigate the ins and outs of Australian tax – whether it's for your individual finances, or the complexities of your business.

25

Senior Doctors & Locum Work: Structuring, Tax Myths, and Building Wealth

"If I pass the 80% rule, I can pay the 25% company tax rate, right?" Wrong.

24

The Mid-Year Mindset Audit

Are you running your business, or is it running you?

23

Are Your Values Just Words on a Wall?

Are your company's values just a poster in the lunchroom, or are they the engine driving your business?

22

Smart Trust Planning Navigating Division 7A and Family Trusts

Family trusts are powerful tools, but they require constant care to flourish. Is your structure optimized for the current tax year?

21

Avoiding the ATO's Top 3 Traps for Businesses

The ATO has released its "Naughty List" for 2026, and we’ve brought back our resident ATO-whisperer, Harvey Green, to tell you who is on it.

20

From Tools to Tech Tradie Job Management Software

Are you still running your trade business from a diary and a shoebox of receipts?

19

Business Cash Flow Confidence: Practical Steps to Stabilise Your Business Finances

Did you know your business can be highly profitable... and still go broke?

18

The ATO's Secret Club A Guide to Income Averaging

Did you know there’s a secret club in the tax world?

17

Your Route to a Better Refund: The Bus Driver's Guide

Think there aren't many tax deductions for a bus driver? Think again.

16

The Taxman's Rich List: Deductions of the Top 10

Ever wondered what a surgeon, a top CEO, or a stockbroker actually claims on their tax return? This is the episode for you.

15

The Great Australian Dream: Investment Property 101

Build your investment knowledge from the ground up!

14

The Engineer's Financial Blueprint: Deductions Built Easy

Engineers, it's time to draft your financial blueprint for tax time. 🏗️

13

The Firefighter's Financial Drill Checklist

Sound the alarm! It's time for your annual financial drill. 🚒

12

Nurses and Midwives: The Night Shift Tax Guide

Nurses and Midwives, it's time for some financial first aid! 🩺

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The Medical Professional's Checklist Ticking All the Right Tax Boxes

Doctors and specialists, consider this your annual financial check-up! 🩺

10

The Police Debrief: Your Annual Tax Checklist

Attention all officers and detectives! Your annual financial debriefing is here.

9

The Paramedic's Tax Playbook: Maximise Your Returns

Ever wondered if your accountant is as dedicated to tax as you are to saving lives?

8

The Teacher's Tax Toolkit: From Classroom to Cash Back!

Teachers, get your red pens ready! This is your ultimate tax time checklist. 🍎

7

The First Home Super Saver Hack

Does saving for your first home deposit feel like an impossible dream?

6

The Brewer's Guide to a Better Bottom Line

Are you a craft brewer more passionate about perfecting your next Hazy IPA than navigating the tax code?

5

ATO Audit Triggers for Businesses: Avoiding the Red Flags

Is your business on the ATO's radar?

4

Latest Audit Danger Areas for Individuals

Don't get caught out by the ATO!

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Tech Toolkit for Success: Supercharging Your Business with Smart Software

Is your business ready to work smarter, not harder?

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Unlocking the Secrets of DIY Taxes: Save Money and Time

Are you one of the 70% of Australians terrified of doing their own taxes?

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Meeting Mia Taylor and Leo Baker: Your New Guides to Australian Tax

Step into the world of Australian tax with your new guides!

The Aevum Accounting Podcast

Navigate the complexities of Australian tax with clarity and confidence. Hosted by AI voices and brought to you by Ben De Rosa, the director of Aevum Accounting Pty Ltd, this podcast cuts through the jargon to deliver expert insights on individual tax returns, business taxation, compliance, and strategic tax planning. Whether you're an individual looking to maximise your refund and understand your obligations, or a business owner aiming for optimal tax structuring and compliance, we provide reliable guidance. Tune in for practical strategies, up-to-date information, and the peace of mind.

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