Save time and avoid amended tax returns. Our 2026 Tax Return Checklist explains exactly what you need before meeting with your accountant.
Federal Budget 2026 Property Tax Guide The Federal Budget 2026 property tax changes have raised big questions for Australian property investors. What happens to negative gearing? How will the Capital Gains Tax change? Are family trusts still useful? What about bucket companies, SMSFs and company ownership? It can feel confusing.
A compulsory acquisition of an investment property can trigger a large capital gain at the worst possible time. In some cases, Subdivision 124-B may allow that gain to be deferred into a replacement asset. This article explains how the rollover works, how foreign residency and withholding affect the process, and
If you have an SMSF and your employer pays super into that fund, Pay Day Super changes the risk. From 1 July 2026, employers will need to pay super at the same time as wages. That means there is less time to fix problems. If your SMSF is not properly
What Every Australian Small Business Owner Needs to Know If you run a small business in Australia, you’ve almost certainly felt the sting of rising fuel prices — whether at the bowser, on your supplier invoices, or buried in your freight costs. The good news is the Australian Taxation Office
Payday Super 2026 is a change to the Super Guarantee in Australia from the 1st July 2026. Running a business is already busy. Now imagine needing to change how you pay super for every employee. That’s exactly what is coming from 1 July 2026. If you feel unsure, you are
How the Gift & Buy-Back Strategy Can (Sometimes) Fix a Costly Tax Problem Upgrading your home is exciting. Keeping your original home as a rental often feels like a smart long‑term move. But for many couples, doing both at the same time quietly creates a structural tax problem — not
Understanding the New ATO Guidance on Holiday Homes and Tax Deductions The ATO has withdrawn its 40-year-old ruling on holiday homes and replaced it with new draft Taxation Rulings and Practical Compliance Guidelines. These changes tighten the rules on claiming deductions for owning holiday homes, focusing on whether the property
Moving NZ to Australia With a NZ Rental Property Including Temporary Residency, PR Pathways & CGT Planning Prepared for: John & Mary Prepared by: Garry Wolnarek – Tax Agent Purpose: Provide a clear, client-friendly explanation of how Australian tax applies to your NZ rental property depending on your visa status,
New Residential Seller Disclosure Requirement in Qld from 1st August 2025 What Property Sellers and Their Advisors Must Know Introduction Buying or selling a home in Queensland is about to undergo significant changes. From 1 August 2025, sellers will face new legal obligations to disclose important property details upfront —
Summary of how the Principal Place of Residence (PPR) Exemption is impacted by moving overseas. When Australian homeowners move overseas and become non-residents for tax purposes, selling their principal residence (PPR) can lead to significant capital gains tax (CGT) liabilities. Since 1 July 2020, non-residents have generally been ineligible for
What is Land Tax? Land tax is a state and territory-imposed tax on the unimproved value of taxable land owned by individuals, companies, and trusts. It is calculated annually based on a threshold value determined by each state or territory. The tax applies to investment properties, commercial land, and vacant
