November 2026

HELP repayments now work differently 

The way compulsory HELP and other study and training loan repayments are calculated has recently changed. If you have one of these loans, the new system may affect how much you repay. 

October 2026

Working overseas doesn’t automatically make you a tax non-resident 

If you’re thinking about taking a job overseas, don’t assume you’ll automatically become a foreign resident for Australian tax purposes. A recent Federal Court case involved an engineer who lived and worked in Dubai for around five years.

Client Alert: Xero Price Changes from 1 July 2026

Xero has advised that it's making changes to the price of its subscriptions in Australia.

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.