November 2025
What’s the difference between the Medicare levy and the Medicare levy surcharge?
Many people getting their tax notice of assessment wonder why they see amounts for the Medicare levy and Medicare levy surcharge. Here’s how it works.
Medicare levy
The Medicare levy’s a compulsory charge that helps fund Australia’s public healthcare system. Almost all Australians pay this levy, which is 2% of your taxable income. The levy’s generally withheld from your pay by your employer throughout the year, so you may not notice it until tax time.
October 2025
Make managing your tax less intimidating with the ATO’s free tools and services
If you’ve ever felt unsure about doing your tax online – or you’re helping someone who is – there are safe, simple ways to learn how it all works. The ATO offers practical tools to help you explore myTax and ATO online services, understand what information’s needed, and access free support if you’re eligible.
September 2025
Understanding the new 20% student loan reduction
The Australian government’s promise to cut student loan debts by 20% has now become law. If you’re one of more than three million Australians who have a student loan, you’re probably wondering what this means for you and when you’ll see the benefits.
The change applies to all types of student loans, including VET Student Loans, Australian Apprenticeship Support Loans, and even older schemes like the Student Financial Supplement Scheme.
Halys & Sells 2022 Update
After 34 ½ years full-time in the Accounting Profession and 25 ½ years in full-time Practice from 1 July 2021 John Halys will be semi-retiring to enjoy life post full-time employment. For those who know John well you could say that he is taking his own advice.
Emma is buying John out of the partnership and the subsequently there will be a change in the business name to Emma Sells & Associates.