2026 Budget: The Big Changes Editor: The Federal Government handed down the Federal Budget on 12 May 2026, with some of the biggest changes to the tax system in years. Some of the main proposed changes include: Delivering a new Working Australians Tax Offset ('WATO') to provide a permanent annual $250 tax offset to [...]
From Monday 1 June 2026, the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) will be conducting a review of all businesses in NSW who may need a workers compensation policy. Any business identified as not having a current workers compensation policy (when it should), could be liable to pay double the amount of policy premium for the last [...]
When is a new logbook required? Keeping a car logbook may be required to accurately calculate the business-use percentage of vehicle expenses (e.g., fuel, registration, insurance and depreciation) for tax deductions. Taxpayers can keep the same logbook for their car for five years, but there are circumstances where they may need a new one during [...]
An important change is coming to superannuation that will affect how wages and payroll operate for businesses. From 1 July 2026, super contributions will need to be paid at the same time as wages. The current quarterly super payment system will be removed. In practical terms, this means: * Super will no longer be something [...]
Dual cab utes and FBT The ATO wishes to dispel the 'common myth' that dual cab utes are automatically exempt from fringe benefits tax ('FBT'). If an employer provides dual cab utes to staff to complete their duties and the vehicle is available for personal use, then the benefit may be subject to FBT. By [...]
