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  • Strategies for Borrowing Through Your Family Trust

    There are two clean ways to fund a trust investment with borrowed money and keep the interest deductible. There is also a common approach that does not work — and it is worth understanding why before the ATO raises it with you. It is a scenario we see regularly. You borrow money — perhaps against…

  • EV FBT changes: What employers and employees need to know

    Australia’s fringe benefits tax concession for electric vehicles is set to change, with the full exemption to be progressively reduced from 1 April 2027. The Australian Government announced the changes as part of the 2026–27 Federal Budget. While eligible electric vehicles will continue to receive concessional FBT treatment, the level of support will increasingly depend…

  • Happy New Financial Year!

    Welcome to the new financial year We hope it’s the start of a successful and rewarding year ahead for you, your team, and your business. Whether you’re setting new goals, planning for growth, or simply taking a moment to reflect on the year that’s passed, we wish you every success in the months ahead. Here’s…

  • New AML & CTF Laws

    Important Changes Are Coming to How We Work With You From 1 July 2026, new laws will change how every accounting practice in Australia works with their clients. It’s not complicated, but it is important — and understanding what’s ahead will help things run smoothly when the time comes. Let’s be honest. When you hear…

  • 2026-27 Federal Budget — A Night of Significant Change

    The 2026-27 Federal Budget, delivered by Treasurer Jim Chalmers on the evening of 12 May 2026, is one of the most significant overhauls of the Australian tax system in nearly three decades. In a single budget, the Government has made changes to capital gains tax, negative gearing, trust distributions, superannuation, electric vehicles, research and development,…

  • Super Contribution Caps likely to increase from 1 July 2026

    The concessional contribution (CC) cap is indexed in line with Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings (AWOTE), as published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Based on the latest AWOTE figures released for the November 2025 reference period, and extrapolating from the May reference period data, there is a strong indication that the superannuation contribution…

  • Payday Super Is Coming – What Employers Need to Know Before 1 July 2026

    From 1 July 2026, Australia’s superannuation system is changing in a big way. Under the new Payday Super rules, employers will no longer be able to pay Super Guarantee (SG) quarterly. Instead, super contributions will generally need to be paid within 7 business days of each payday. For many businesses, this will be one of…

  • Understanding Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) in Australia

    What Small Businesses Need to Know Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) is one of the most commonly misunderstood areas of Australian tax law for small businesses. Unlike income tax, FBT applies when employers provide non-cash benefits to employees as part of their remuneration. If your business provides vehicles, reimburses private expenses, or offers perks such as…

  • Payday Super: Major Changes to Superannuation Payments Coming from 1 July 2026

    The long-anticipated Payday Super reforms are now one step closer to reality.On 4 November 2025, the Federal Government’s payday super legislation successfully passed both houses of Parliament — marking one of the most significant shifts to the superannuation system in decades. What Is Changing From 1 July 2026, all employers will need to pay their…

  • Super Update December 2025

    Below is a round-up of some superannuation changes and key developments that may be relevant to you, as trustee of your SMSF. It is important that you know what changes are coming, so you can effectively understand how they may affect you and the members of your SMSF. We intend to regularly provide you with…