Monthly Update
Monthly Tax Update - August 2026
In this August 2026 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to realistic financial goals, claiming occupancy expenses for work from home, checking on your mortgage offset account, paid parental leave super contributions, and Division 296 tax on large super balances.
Monthly Tax Update - July 2026
In this July 2026 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to early tax lodgments, what the ATO’s watching, juggling multiple jobs without a tax time shock, what to check with your employer and payslips as payday super begins, and fixing rejected payday super contributions.
Monthly Tax Update - June 2026
In this June 2026 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to how the Budget will reshape financial planning strategies, business tax relief package announcement, the difference between tax deductions and tax offsets, navigating financial advice in the social media age, and
Monthly Tax Update - May 2026
In this May 2026 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to the proposed $1,000 instant tax deduction, ASIC’s new tools and resources for retirement planning, equal pay rights for young adult workers, and planning for payday super.
Monthly Tax Update - April 2026
In this April 2026 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to using AI for money-related questions, logbook check-in time, how increased deeming rates may affect your Seniors Health Card, STP penalties under the ATO’s microscope, and major super tax changes that are now law
Monthly Tax Update - March 2026
In this March 2026 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to tax return errors for investment properties, misreporting of FBT on work vehicles, the small business super clearing house, proposed super changes for high balances and low-income earners, and choosing the right
Monthly Tax Update - February 2026
In this February 2026 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to support for rebuilding after natural disasters, the latest changes to student loan debts, pump and dump investment schemes, GST and fuel tax credits for your business, and the ATO’s latest playbook for SMSF ed
Monthly Tax Update - December 2025
In this December 2025 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to overseas travel, the ATO’s new draft rules for holiday home tax claims, FBT and tax considerations for end-of-year parties and gifts, payday super, and government-funded paid parental leave super.
Monthly Tax Update - November 2025
In this November 2025 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to the difference between the Medicare levy and the Medicare levy surcharge, common misunderstandings around Family Tax Benefit and your tax return, planning for year-end payroll, tax and employee leave, the trut
Monthly Tax Update - October 2025
In this October 2025 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to the ATO’s free tax-time tools and services, how changes to deeming rates could affect your pension, vouchers and GST in your business, extension of the $20,000 instant asset write-off, and unlocking the benefit
Monthly Tax Update - September 2025
In this September 2025 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to the new 20% student loan reduction, business tax reform recommendation, the ATO super clearing house closure, ethical investments, and timing for SMSFs and minimum pension payments.
Monthly Tax Update - August 2025
In this August 2025 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to the HECS/HELP debt reduction bill, getting tax returns right for small and medium businesses, tax-deductibility of ATO interest charges, protecting your super from pushy sales tactics, and how the $3 million bal
Monthly Tax Update - July 2025
In this July 2025 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to timing your tax return lodgement, regulation changes for buy now pay later services, the tax to-do list when someone dies, decisions around accrued leave, and what happens when SMSF trustees breach super laws.
Monthly Tax Update - June 2025
In this June 2025 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to tax and your child’s money, working out your WFH expenses, extension of the instant asset write-off until 30 June 2025, licensing music for your business, and ATO warnings about misinformation on super changes.
Monthly Tax Update - May 2025
In this May 2025 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to claiming your self-education expenses, tax implications for short-term rentals of your home, the tax differences between sole trader and company, keeping your super account secure, and what payday super could mean
Monthly Tax Update - March 2025
In this March 2025 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to ASIC warnings about scammers impersonating Bunnings, claiming tax deductions for vacant land, rectifying mistakes with charging GST, making smart super investment choices, and increase to general transfer balance
Monthly Tax Update - February 2025
In this February 2025 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to tax implications surrounding natural disaster payouts, changes for buy now pay later services, the ATO’s small business focus areas for 2025, warnings about GST refund fraud, how tax works in Australia’s super
Monthly Tax Update - December 2024
In this December 2024 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to the Australian Government’s plan for cash and cheques, proposed changes to HELP loans, understanding the Medicare levy and Medicare levy surcharge, FBT and tax considerations for end-of-year parties and gifts,
Monthly Tax Update - November 2024
In this November 2024 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to rental income for holiday homes, getting your business BAS-ready, ATO announcements including the lifestyle asset data-matching program, super payment on paid parental leave, salary sacrifice and your super, a
Monthly Tax Update - October 2024
The October 2024 update highlights key taxation developments, including tax implications of home sharing, subdividing property, handling employee overpayments, payday super policy, expanded flexibility for first home buyers under the “Super saver” scheme, and accessing super from age 60 to 65.