The Australian Taxation Office continues to expand its data-matching and analytics capabilities, allowing it to compare information from multiple sources against what is reported in tax returns, BASs and other lodgements. This is a reminder that good record-keeping, timely reporting and strong internal systems are more important than ever.
The Australian Taxation Office continues to expand its data-matching and analytics capabilities, allowing it to compare information from multiple sources against what is reported in tax returns, BASs and other lodgements. This is a reminder that good record-keeping, timely reporting and strong internal systems are more important than ever.
The ATO has now finalised its suite of four Law Companion Rulings (LCRs) supporting the new Payday Super regime, together with consultation compendiums summarising feedback received from professional bodies, payroll providers, software vendors, employers and superannuation industry participants.
The Government has now released the next tranche of exposure draft legislation supporting its 2026 Federal Budget negative gearing and CGT reforms.
What does Australia's new AML laws mean for clients, ID checks and future engagement with accountants?
ATO released a draft guidance on the new Dynamic PAYG Instalment Regime. Calculating PAYG instalments could change and compliance around General Interest Charges will shift.
A proposed 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts? Let's look at how the measure could operate from July 2028.
The ATO has now released its Decision Impact Statement (DIS) following the High Court’s landmark decision in Commissioner of Taxation v Bendel [2026] HCA 18.
On 25 June 2026, the first tranche of tax changes from the controversial Federal Budget passed through both houses of Parliament and have become law. The Act is very complex and taxpayers with significant capital assets will be required to consider these changes carefully. The capital gains tax changes are 49 pages.
The 2026–27 Federal Budget measure have undergone significant revision following strong backlash from business groups, investors, and tax professionals. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers have now introduced targeted tax carve-outs and exemptions, softening some of the more controversial reforms.
If you are using Xero Auto Super (via SuperChoice), contributions follow a strict multi-day processing cycle. Missing key cut-off times can mean missing your tax deduction for the financial year.
The 2026-2027 Federal budget has proposed some of the most significant changes to capital gains tax (CGT) in decades. While much of the public discussion has focused on housing affordability, these measures go far beyond residential property. If enacted, they will materially impact how future investment decisions are made across property, shares, business structures and family groups.
The 12 May 2026 Federal Budget introduced a range of targeted measures aimed at supporting business cash flow, innovation and investment. These changes have practical implications for SMEs, start-ups and growing businesses. As with many Budget announcements, the measures are high-level and not yet law, and further detail will be critical in understanding how they apply. Below is our practical breakdown of what’s been announced and what it may mean.