Nobel Thomas

12/10/2026

🚀 Starting a Business? Find the Right Accounting Support!

Building a startup is exciting, but managing finances, taxes and cash flow can quickly become challenging.

So, how do you choose the right startup accounting firm in Australia?

The right accountant can help you maintain accurate records, understand your tax obligations, monitor cash flow and make more informed business decisions.

At Nobel Thomas, we support Melbourne businesses with accounting, bookkeeping, tax planning and business advisory services tailored to their needs.

💡 In our latest article, discover what to look for when choosing an accounting firm for your startup.

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14/09/2026

Australia is approaching one of the biggest intergenerational wealth shifts in its history.

The great wealth transfer describes how wealth moves from older generations to younger family members. It can happen through inheritances, property, superannuation, investments, gifts and family support.

The numbers are significant. Around $3.5 trillion in assets could change hands in Australia by 2050.

But this isn't simply about receiving an inheritance.

A family home may need to be sold or transferred. Superannuation beneficiaries may need reviewing. Parents may want to provide financial help while they are still alive. Business owners may also need to consider succession planning.

Good planning can make the transition easier and help families avoid unnecessary confusion or conflict. https://tinyurl.com/bdu46ddu

11/09/2026

Running a business comes with plenty of expenses—but which ones can you actually claim?

You may be able to claim eligible expenses relating to:

📌 Office supplies
📣 Advertising & marketing
🧾 Accounting & professional fees
🛡️ Business insurance
✈️ Business travel
💻 Equipment & technology
🚗 Business vehicle expenses
🏠 Qualifying home-office expenses

The important part is keeping good records and making sure each expense meets the relevant tax requirements.

Need help understanding your business tax position? Speak with the Nobel Thomas team. https://tinyurl.com/3hecrev6

09/09/2026

If you sell an investment property, shares, land or another taxable asset, you may need to pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT).

But how much will you actually pay?

There isn't one fixed CGT rate in Australia. Your tax outcome can depend on:

✅ The asset's cost base
✅ Sale proceeds
✅ How long you owned the asset
✅ Capital losses
✅ Available exemptions
✅ Whether you qualify for the 50% CGT discount

For example, eligible individuals who hold an asset for at least 12 months may qualify for a 50% CGT discount.

Understanding your potential Capital Gains Tax before selling can help you plan ahead. https://tinyurl.com/4hzdc6uc

04/09/2026

💸 Think you might be missing out on tax deductions?

There are potentially dozens of expenses you could be eligible to claim on your Australian tax return — but the rules can be confusing.

From 🏠 working-from-home expenses and 📱 phone and internet costs to 🚗 work-related travel, 🎓 education, 💻 technology and 💼 business expenses, it pays to know what you can legitimately claim.

We’ve put together a handy guide covering 50 common tax deductions in Australia.

👉 Read the full guide here: https://tinyurl.com/3b2ajsyj

And remember: keeping your receipts, invoices and other supporting records can make tax time much easier.

Not sure whether an expense is deductible? Don’t guess — speak with an experienced accountant.

31/08/2026

🏢 Own your business premises? Thinking about moving the property into your SMSF?

This can be an attractive long-term wealth strategy—but there are important tax, superannuation and Victorian property rules to consider first.

Before transferring commercial property to an SMSF, you should understand:

✅ Business real property requirements
✅ Market-value rules
✅ Victorian stamp duty considerations
✅ Capital gains tax implications
✅ In-specie contributions and contribution caps
✅ Arm’s-length commercial leasing
✅ The potential impact of NALI

One of the biggest mistakes is treating the SMSF as an extension of the business. After the transfer, your business is the tenant and the SMSF is the landlord. The lease and rental arrangements need to be genuinely commercial.

If you own commercial property and are considering an SMSF transfer, planning the transaction properly can help avoid expensive tax and compliance problems.

📖 Read the full guide:
https://tinyurl.com/4msjd4cb

📞 Want to discuss your situation? Contact Nobel Thomas to arrange a consultation.

Using a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) to hold business premises can help Australian business owners build long-term wealth. Your business can pay rent directly to your retirement fund. The SMSF ca…

27/08/2026

Is it time to rethink your business structure?
Your business has changed. Has your structure changed with it?

You may need a review if:
✅ Your profits have grown significantly
✅ You're adding partners or investors
✅ You're planning to expand or sell
✅ You want to separate personal and business assets
✅ Your current tax position is becoming less efficient
✅ Your personal or business circumstances have changed

Choosing the right structure isn't just about paying less tax—it should also fit your business goals, risk, ownership and future plans.

Ready to find out whether your current structure still suits your business?

👉 Book a business structure consultation with Nobel Thomas today.

📞 +61 3 8679 6552

Read the full guide: https://tinyurl.com/6w5kezu9

25/08/2026

🏠 Thinking about selling your investment property?

Before you list it for sale, there’s one important question to consider:

What could the sale mean for your tax bill?

Capital Gains Tax isn’t something you should only think about when lodging your tax return. Planning ahead can help you understand your potential liability before you commit to the sale.

Your circumstances may involve:

✅ The property’s cost base
✅ Renovation and improvement costs
✅ Selling and agent costs
✅ Your ownership structure
✅ How long you’ve owned the property
✅ Previous capital gains or losses
✅ Potential CGT concessions
✅ Whether the property was previously your home

If you’re considering selling, talk to an accountant before signing the contract—not after settlement. https://tinyurl.com/5dakvkb7

📞 Planning to sell? Contact Nobel Thomas to discuss your situation.

17/08/2026

Not all of a redundancy payment is necessarily taxable.

For the 2026–27 financial year, a genuine redundancy payment can have a tax-free component calculated as:

💰 $13,598 + $6,801 for every completed year of service

So, if you've completed 10 years of service, the tax-free limit could be $81,608 — provided the redundancy meets the relevant requirements.

But there's an important catch: redundancy packages can contain different types of payments, and each component may have different tax treatment.

If you've recently received a redundancy payout, understanding how it has been calculated and reported can help you avoid surprises at tax time.

📖 Read our full article: https://tinyurl.com/s8uvdnka

If you receive a redundancy payment in Australia, part of the payment may be completely tax-free. However, the tax treatment depends on whether the

11/08/2026

Thinking about using one property to secure another loan?

You may be considering cross-collateralisation—a lending structure where multiple assets are used as security for one or more loans.

While it can provide easier access to equity, it may also make selling, refinancing and managing your property portfolio more complicated.

For business owners, there’s another important consideration: personal assets could potentially be exposed when used as security for business borrowing.

Our latest article explains:
✅ How cross-collateralisation works
✅ The potential risks
✅ Tax considerations
✅ Best practices before agreeing to it

Read the full guide from Nobel Thomas:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/3kadxjex

Cross collateralization is a lending arrangement where more than one asset is used as security for a loan or group of loans. It is commonly used by