Commentary on Australian tax, superannuation and the matters affecting successful families and their businesses.https://www.gsca.com.au/en-AUhttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-august-2026https://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-august-2026In 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.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-july-2026https://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-july-2026In 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.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/2026-tax-planning-strategieshttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/2026-tax-planning-strategiesAs 30 June 2026 is fast approaching, we have compiled a guide with respect to year-end tax planning strategies.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-june-2026https://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-june-2026In 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 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-may-2026https://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-may-2026In 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.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/2026-tax-return-checklistshttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/2026-tax-return-checklistsTax Return Checklists to assist in collating the information required for us to prepare your 2026 tax return.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/federal-budget-may-2026https://www.gsca.com.au/blog/federal-budget-may-2026On Tuesday, 12 May 2026, Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the 2026–27 Federal Budget, marking his fifth Budget and describing it as “the most important and ambitious Budget in decades.”Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-april-2026https://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-april-2026In 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 lawWed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-march-2026https://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-march-2026In 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 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/2026-fbt-return-action-checklisthttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/2026-fbt-return-action-checklistFBT return action checklist to assist with meeting FBT compliance obligations for the 2026 FBT year.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/payday-super-is-cominghttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/payday-super-is-comingFrom 1 July 2026, all employers must pay Superannuation Guarantee (“SG”) contributions at the same time as they pay employees’ “qualifying earnings”. Payday Super replaces the current requirement to pay SG quarterly where employers have had 28 days from the end of each quarter to pay their SG contriThu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-february-2026https://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-february-2026In 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 edFri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-december-2025https://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-december-2025In 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.Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-november-2025https://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-november-2025In 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 trutTue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-october-2025https://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-october-2025In 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 benefitWed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-september-2025https://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-september-2025In 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.Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-august-2025https://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-august-2025In 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 balSun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-july-2025https://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-july-2025In 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.Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-june-2025https://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-june-2025In 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.Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/2025-tax-planning-strategieshttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/2025-tax-planning-strategiesAs 30 June 2025 is fast approaching, we have compiled a guide with respect to year-end tax planning strategies.Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-may-2025https://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-may-2025In 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 Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/2025-tax-return-checklistshttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/2025-tax-return-checklistsTax Return Checklists to assist in collating the information required for us to prepare your 2025 tax return.Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/federal-budget-march-2025https://www.gsca.com.au/blog/federal-budget-march-2025Key announcements of the March 2025 Federal Budget.Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-march-2025https://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-march-2025In 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 balanceThu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/2025-fbt-return-actionhttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/2025-fbt-return-actionFBT return action checklist to assist with meeting FBT compliance obligations for the 2025 FBT year.Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-february-2025https://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-february-2025In 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 superWed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/changes-to-victorias-vacant-residential-land-taxhttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/changes-to-victorias-vacant-residential-land-taxFrom 1 January 2025, the scope of Vacant residential land tax (“VRLT”) is changing. Whilst VRLT is not a new tax, it now must be considered by landowners across the whole state of Victoria.Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-december-2024https://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-december-2024In 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,Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-november-2024https://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-november-2024In 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, aMon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-october-2024https://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-october-2024The 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.Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-september-2024https://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-september-2024The September 2024 update highlights important taxation developments, including guidance on correctly claiming the tax-free threshold, ATO's focus on foreign resident withholding, tax relief for small business restructures, super guarantee enforcement in business debt collection, and the new bring-fThu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-august-2024https://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-august-2024In this August 2024 update: new buy now, pay later regulations, tax deductions for gifts and donations, calculating motor vehicle expenses, superannuation check-ups, and new SMSF expense rules.Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-july-2024https://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-july-2024In this July 2024 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to tax time scams, claiming working from home expenses for tax time 2024, the ATO focus on rental property owners’ tax returns, tax time reminders for small businesses from the ATO, and a scam alert for fake ASIC braMon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/2024-tax-planning-strategieshttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/2024-tax-planning-strategiesAs 30 June 2024 is fast approaching, we have compiled a guide with respect to year-end tax planning strategies.Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-june-2024https://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-june-2024In this June 2024 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to getting ready for tax time 2024, the extension of the ATO crypto data-matching program, navigating the complexities of crypto investments for SMSFs, and what to look out for regarding superannuation switching scheTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/2024-tax-return-checklistshttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/2024-tax-return-checklistsTax Return Checklists to assist in collating the information required for us to prepare your 2024 tax return.Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-may-2024https://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-may-2024In this May 2024 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to reactivating or offsetting old tax debts, the Serious Financial Crime Taskforce, the ATO’s use of small business benchmarks, and more information about super on paid parental leave.Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-april-2024https://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-april-2024In this April 2024 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to revised stage 3 tax cuts, deductibility of self-education expenses, the ATO’s focus on novated leases, paying super on government paid parental leave, and Small Business Superannuation Clearing House and SMSF banMon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-march-2024https://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-march-2024In this March 2024 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to personal services income, the true cost of negative gearing, estate planning considerations, FBT electric vehicle home charging rates, pension superannuation transfer balance caps, and Australia’s continuing loveSun, 17 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-february-2024https://www.gsca.com.au/blog/monthly-tax-update-february-2024In this February 2024 update, find a number of important taxation developments relating to proposed changes to stage 3 tax cuts, ATO areas of focus on businesses for the coming year, new rules for employees versus contractors, and the ATO’s continued focus on illegal early release of super.Mon, 12 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT