Insightful Blogs

6 min

9 Jul, 2026

Working From Home Deductions 2026: The 70c Fixed Rate

The ATO's 70c fixed-rate method for 2025-26, what it covers, the records you need, and the WFH claim mistakes the ATO has flagged as a priority this tax time.

Working From Home Deductions 2026: The 70c Fixed Rate

7 min

1 Jul, 2026

Division 296 $3M Super Tax: What SMSF Clients Need to Know

Division 296 is now law and commences 1 July 2026. How the $3 million super tax works on realised earnings, the SMSF cost-base reset, and what firms should advise.

Division 296 $3M Super Tax: What SMSF Clients Need to Know

7 min

20 Jun, 2026

Everything Changing on 1 July 2026 for Business

Payday Super, ATO interest, WFH rate, minimum wage, parental leave and more. Every change hitting Australian businesses on 1 July 2026, and what to do about each.

Everything Changing on 1 July 2026 for Business

7 min

12 Jun, 2026

ATO 2026 Focus Areas: Tax Time Compliance Priorities

The ATO's 2026 tax time focus areas: work-related deductions, omitted income, rental properties, and its warning on AI and finfluencer tax advice. What firms should know.

ATO 2026 Focus Areas: Tax Time Compliance Priorities

6 min

2 Jun, 2026

Loss Carry-Back 2026: How It Works for Companies

The 2026 Budget reintroduces loss carry-back for companies under $1bn turnover from 2026-27. How the franking account cap works and which clients actually benefit.

Loss Carry-Back 2026: How It Works for Companies

8 min

22 May, 2026

30% Minimum Tax on Discretionary Trusts Explained

The 2026 Budget proposes a 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts from 1 July 2028. How it works, who is affected, and why firms should review but not restructure yet.

30% Minimum Tax on Discretionary Trusts Explained

6 min

18 May, 2026

Instant Asset Write-Off Made Permanent: What It Means

The 2026 Budget proposes making the $20,000 instant asset write-off permanent from 1 July 2026. What is settled, what is still pending, and how firms should advise.

Instant Asset Write-Off Made Permanent: What It Means

7 min

14 May, 2026

2026 Federal Budget: 5 Tax Changes for Firms

The 12 May 2026 Budget reshaped CGT, trusts, and small business tax. The five announced measures accounting firms need to understand, and their legislative status.

2026 Federal Budget: 5 Tax Changes for Firms

5 min

9 May, 2026

ATO Interest No Longer Deductible: GIC & SIC Changes

From 1 July 2025, ATO general interest charge and shortfall interest charge are no longer tax deductible. What it means for clients carrying a tax debt.

ATO Interest No Longer Deductible: GIC & SIC Changes

6 min

1 May, 2026

EOFY 2026 Checklist: What to Do Before 30 June

Your EOFY 2026 checklist for Australian firms and business owners. What to pay, document, and set up before 30 June, plus what changes on 1 July.

EOFY 2026 Checklist: What to Do Before 30 June