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The existing full FBT exemption for eligible electric vehicles (EVs) is set to be reduced, with the timing of the relevant arrangement and the value of the vehicle determining how much of the concession remains available.

Draft legislation proposes..

The way capital gains tax (CGT) is calculated in Australia is about to change, and one date now matters more than almost any other: 30 June 2027. If you own an investment property, run a business, or hold assets inside a family group, the value of..

The Christmas and New Year break should leave you recharged, not staring at a nervous bank balance in mid-January. Yet every year it catches good businesses out. The work slows down, but the bills do not. And when you reopen in January, the money..

The High Court has recently handed down an important decision that will impact many private business groups using discretionary trusts and corporate beneficiaries.

If you're thinking about purchasing or leasing a vehicle for your business in the new financial year, it's worth understanding the updated car thresholds that apply from 1 July 2026.

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.

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..

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..

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..

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