The Federal Budget just changed the rules on negative gearing and capital gains tax, and the clock is ticking. If you own an investment property or are thinking about buying one, these changes could have a significant impact on your tax position. Here is what every property investor needs to understand before 1 July 2027.

Discretionary trusts have been a familiar feature of Australian business life for generations, partly due to their suitability for asset protection and retirement planning, as well as their ability to legitimately achieve lower overall tax rates through income splitting, where trustees of discretionary trusts allocate all or part of the trust income to associates who have a lower marginal rate than the high-income primary earner.

Three recent Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) decisions on claims for car expenses have shone a light on what the law requires in relation to car logbooks.

From 1 July 2026, employers must pay super at the same time as wages, known as payday super. This replaces the current quarterly system. The ATO has released a checklist to help businesses prepare. Here is a straightforward guide outlining what small businesses should be doing now to get ready.

With the festive season fast approaching, business owners will be turning their mind to year-end celebrations with both employees and clients. Knowing the rules around Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT), GST credits and what is or isn’t tax deductible can help keep tax costs to a minimum. Holiday celebrations generally take the form of Christmas parties and/or gift giving.

Tax reform chatter is heating up, but action remains cautious. Beyond small personal tax cuts and the 15% levy on big super balances, the government is weighing intergenerational equity. That could mean revisiting negative gearing, CGT discounts, trusts, and super concessions—issues often benefiting older, wealthier Australians. With Millennials now outnumbering Boomers, community sentiment may push changes. Businesses should also watch possible tweaks to investment incentive

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