Tax time is here again, and the 2025–26 income year brings several important changes. Some rules have shifted, compliance scrutiny has increased, and a few widely discussed measures do not yet apply. Here is a clear, practical guide to help tax professionals prepare accurate and timely returns for their clients. Wait Before You Lodge —…
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A new financial year brings a new set of rules. From 1 July 2026, changes to income tax, superannuation, wages, government payments and business obligations take effect across Australia. Some of these changes put more money in your pocket. Others create new compliance obligations for employers and business owners. Here is what you need to…
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The Federal Budget Context: A Global Oil Shock The 2026-27 Federal Budget lands against an extraordinary backdrop. The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted roughly one-fifth of the world’s seaborne oil and gas supply — the largest oil supply disruption on record. The economic consequences are real and immediate. Headline inflation reached 4.6 per…
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The ATO and AHPRA warn Australians about predatory dental schemes exploiting early super release. Learn the red flags and protect your retirement savings from dodgy offers. Australians hoping to fix their smiles might find themselves losing far more than a tooth if they fall victim to dodgy dental schemes now flooding the market. The Australian…
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The ATO has recently issued a warning to small businesses regarding the misuse of unpaid tax and superannuation liabilities to support their cash flow
