When most people think of accountants, they picture tax returns, compliance, and financial reports. At Salt Financial Group, our accountants offer far more than traditional services. By acting as business coaches and strategic partners, we help you look beyond the numbers - guiding you to grow, scale, protect and future-proof your business.

Learn the key steps in the financial planning process. Discover how a financial planner helps you set goals, create strategies, and achieve long-term financial success.

Australian shares gained in July, supported by expectations of interest rate cuts, while global markets were lifted by strong US technology earnings. Emerging economies outperformed developed markets, with China and Korea leading gains. Commodity prices and currencies remained volatile, reflecting ongoing trade tensions and global uncertainty, creating both risks and opportunities for investors.

If you’re like most first home buyers, you’ve probably realised by now that saving up for a 20% deposit can be a real slog. But what if we told you that you now only need a 5% deposit? And better yet, you could already have that amount ready to go now.

The popular Home Guarantee Scheme that lets first home buyers get into the market with just a 5% deposit has been expanded sooner than expected. But an unexpected twist means first home buyers may want to bring forward their buying plans.

With flexible work arrangements now part of everyday life, many Australians are working from home either full-time or part-time. But when it comes to tax time, knowing what you can—and can’t—claim can be confusing. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has clear rules on how to calculate work-from-home deductions, and understanding them can make a real difference to your tax return.