Carrick Aland

04/06/2026

“Quick cash” money mule scam warning ⚠️
Students are being targeted in “quick-cash” money mule scams, offering easy money for bank access or ID.
This can link victims to fraud and money laundering. Stay alert and protect your details.

As students across the country settle into the university year, ANZ, together with strategic research and training partner Griffith University, is urging students and young people to remain alert to a rise in so-called “quick‑cash” money mule scams.

02/06/2026

Thinking about downsizing? 🤔
Deciding to downsize is a deeply personal decision, and one that needs to be carefully considered from every angle to ensure a move to downsize feels liberating – not limiting.

Deciding to downsize is needs to be carefully considered from every angle to ensure a move to downsize feels liberating, not limiting.

28/05/2026

Is your family trust fit for purpose? 🥧
With 30 June approaching, it’s a timely reminder to review the key signs your trust may need updating – from outdated deeds to rising income, growing assets or changing family priorities.

The key signs your trust may need updating, from outdated deeds to rising income, expanding assets or shifting family priorities.

26/05/2026

EOFY Reminder to review insurance cover regularly 🤞
Insurance steps in where savings, superannuation and other assets fall short.
Reviewing your cover regularly and updating it as life changes isn’t pessimistic. It’s practical.

Insurance steps in where savings, superannuation and other assets fall short. Reviewing early and updating cover as life changes isn’t pessimistic. It’s practical.

21/05/2026

Awesome effort by our team yesterday for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea 🫖

Together we raised $1,071 in support of the Cancer Council — well beyond our original goal. A fantastic result made possible by the generosity, baking skills and community spirit of our team 🧁

A big thank you to everyone who donated, contributed and helped organise the morning. Fundraisers like this remind us how much can be achieved when we come together for a good cause 🫶
https://carrickaland.com.au/community/

21/05/2026

Fuel tax credits can put real dollars back into your business, but only if you get the details right. From eligible fuels to claim methods, here’s what you need to know before lodging your BAS.
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From 1 April to 30 June 2026, the fuel tax credit rate for petrol and diesel is 20.6 cents per litre. This change is due to the 60.9% temporary reduction in fuel excise. If you claim fuel tax credits, this update may affect your next BAS.
https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/business-bulletins-newsroom/fuel-tax-credit-rates-changed-from-1-april-2026

From eligible fuels to claim methods, here’s what you need to know before lodging your BAS.

19/05/2026

Make minimum payments from pension accounts 🤞
If the minimum payment is not made by 30 June, this could result in adverse taxation consequences for the SMSF member.
https://carrickaland.com.au/2026/05/01/make-minimum-payments-from-pension-accounts-by-30-june/

Call the team at Intuitive Super for SMSF help on 1300 856 064.

If the minimum payment is not made by 30 June, this could result in adverse taxation consequences for the SMSF member.

13/05/2026

‘Resilience and Reform’ — The Government has released its 2026–27 Budget 📑
https://mailchi.mp/carrickaland/2026-2027-federal-budget-overview

We provide an overview of Budget measures, tax takeaways and external commentary for ag and regional business.

The conflict in the Middle East has severely disrupted global oil supplies and is contributing to higher inflation, slower growth and extreme economic uncertainty at home and abroad. '

At the same time, there are big structural changes unfolding in areas like energy and technology, and longstanding challenges when it comes to productivity, intergenerational equity and access to home ownership demanding attention.

New laws must pass before many measures take effect. Meantime, the Carrick Aland team are available to help you understand how the Budget and how any enacted measures might impact you.

12/05/2026

SMSF call to get ready for Payday Super ⚙️
The Australian Tax Office calls on self managed super fund members to take action now to get Payday Super ready. How ready are you for the 1 July deadline?

The Australian Tax Office calls on SMSFs to take action now to get Payday Super ready.

07/05/2026

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