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Done right, the office lunch is one of the last genuinely tax-free perks going — no FBT, a full deduction, and the GST back, with
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Done right, the office lunch is one of the last genuinely tax-free perks going — no FBT, a full deduction, and the GST back, with

The 2026 Budget tightens how founders extract profits, with a 30% trust tax from 2028. Key strategies remain—but the window to optimise is closing fast.

How the 2026 Federal Budget changes the maths on your exit — and what to do before 1 July 2027.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the 2026–27 Federal Budget on 12 May 2026. This budget offers several meaningful measures for founders, small business owners, and investors, including the return of loss carry-backs, a permanent instant asset write-off, and expanded venture capital incentives
Now is the time to act. Speak with our accountants or payroll specialists to ensure your business is prepared for Payday Super changes from 1 July 2026.
Keep your business onside with compliance by filing your accounting obligations on time and in the right format. Our quick guide shows you how.

A Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) is a non-resident company under effective Australian control, and Australian residents with substantial interests must include their share of its income or gains in their assessable income.

Australian businesses engaging in cross-border trade must carefully apply GST rules, which vary depending on whether transactions involve goods, services, or digital products and whether the customer is a GST-registered business (B2B) or consumer (B2C).

Late payroll isn’t just a small slip—it can erode employee trust, disrupt operations, and put businesses at risk of penalties from the ATO and other regulators. By ensuring payroll is accurate and on time, companies protect both financial stability and workplace culture.

For the 2025 tax season, the ATO is cracking down on questionable work-related deductions — from air fryers to luxury fashion — that don’t pass the ‘pub test’. Be cautious, keep records, and when in doubt, ask a tax professional.

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