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New AML rules for accountants - what this means for you

From 1 July 2026, accounting firms join banks and other financial institutions under Australia’s anti-money laundering (AML) regime. Here’s what’s changing and what it means for you.

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ATO Targets Personal Services Income: Is Your Business at Risk?

The ATO is sharpening its focus on how taxpayers generating income from personal services deal with that income for tax purposes. In a recent Spotlight bulletin, Small Business Assistant Commissioner Tony Poulakis highlighted the release of..

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Updates to Budget Measures and New Developments

Since the Federal Treasurer handed down the 2026-27 Federal Budget on 12 May 2026 there has been a significant amount of commentary on some of the more controversial proposals, including the decision to replace the CGT discount with an indexation..

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Super on Payday: Fundamental Changes for your business

If you run a business, you already know the juggling act that comes with managing cash flow, paying staff and meeting superannuation guarantee and payroll compliance obligations. From 1 July 2026, there is a major change coming that will reshape how..

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Key 2026-27 Federal Budget tax reforms: What they mean for you

The 2026-27 Federal Budget, released on 12 May 2026, has received more attention than most budgets in recent years.

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Government to wind back electric vehicle FBT exemption in three stages

The Government has announced a staged wind-back of the current Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption for electric vehicles (EVs), following recommendations from the Statutory Review of the Electric Car Discount released in May 2026. While the policy..

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Federal Budget 2026 - Business and employers

The 2026 Federal Budget introduces a number of important tax and business measures that employers, business owners and advisers should have on their radar. From the permanent increase to the instant asset write-off threshold to changes affecting..

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Federal Budget 2026 - Investors

The 2026 Federal Budget introduces a range of significant tax changes that could reshape investment strategies, asset structures and long-term planning for Australian investors. From proposed limits on negative gearing and major capital gains tax..

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Federal Budget 2026 - At a glance

On Tuesday 12 May 2026 the Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the 2026-27 Federal Budget, framing some of the more significant announcements as part of a broader plan to help young Australians access the property market.

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A Wake-Up Call for Family Businesses on Fringe Benefits Tax

As Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) lodgement season approaches, family businesses should carefully review the perks they provide to working directors and family members. A high-profile case involving luxury vehicles provided to three brothers who run a..

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