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ATO Cracks Down on Personal Services Income Arrangements: Is Your Business at Risk?

The ATO is sharpening its focus on how taxpayers generating income from personal services deal with that income for tax purposes. In a recent Spotlight bulletin, Small Business Assistant Commissioner Tony Poulakis highlighted the release of Practical Compliance Guideline PCG 2025/5. This guideline clari

Tax Ombudsman Sees 127% Surge in Complaints: What It Means for You

The Tax Ombudsman has reported a dramatic 127% increase in complaints about the ATO this financial year (to 30 April 2026), with nearly 3,000 complaints received in the first ten months. Debt collection, penalties, and tax debt interest charges have dominated the issues raised.

Get Ready for 2026–27: Practical Steps SMSF Trustees Must Take Now

With the start of the 2026–27 financial year, SMSF trustees should take a proactive approach to ensure funds remain compliant and well positioned. View our checklist of the key legislative changes, compliance deadlines and practical steps trustees should prioritise.

Updates to Budget Measures and New Developments

Since the Federal Treasurer handed down the 2026-27 Federal Budget on 12 May 2026 there has been a significant amount of commentary on some of the more controversial proposals, including the decision to replace the CGT discount with an indexation system and impose a 30% minimum tax rate on discretionary trusts.

Payday Super Has Arrived – What Employers Need to Know

One of the most significant changes to the Australian superannuation system in decades has now commenced. From 1 July 2026, Payday Super requires employers to ensure super contributions reach employee super funds within seven business days of each payday.

What the 2025–26 Federal Budget Means for Small Business Owners

Our 2026 checklists are now ready to be accessed. Please click the link below to visit the webpage.

Explore what the RBA’s 3.85% cash-rate hold may mean for business borrowing costs, cash flow, refinancing and consumer demand....

Review the latest Australian superannuation rates and thresholds and understand the key figures relevant to contributions and retirement planning....

Understand how modified tax rules may affect luxury cars, including key tax considerations for businesses and individuals purchasing vehicles....

Understand when loan interest may be tax deductible and the important differences between redraw facilities, offset accounts and mixed-purpose loans....

See how proposed US tax and trade changes may affect Australians with US investments, retirement assets or international business exposure....

Understand Division 296 super tax and the practical issues individuals with higher super balances may want to consider when planning ahead....

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