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SMSF consumer protection and proposed superannuation reforms

SMSF Consumer Protection: What the Proposed Reforms Mean

SMSF consumer protection is the focus of proposed Government reforms aimed at strengthening safeguards for superannuation members and SMSF trustees. The Government has announced a ...
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Electric vehicle FBT changes and the $75,000 tax threshold

Electric Vehicle FBT Changes: What the $75,000 Threshold Means

Electric vehicle FBT changes could affect the tax benefits available to businesses and employees, with vehicle value and commitment dates determining the level of exemption. ...
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Monthly PAYG installments and business cash flow planning

Monthly PAYG Instalments: What Businesses Need to Know

Monthly PAYG instalments could become an option for more Australian businesses and individuals from 1 July 2027, potentially changing how they manage their tax payments ...
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ATO credit card payments withdrawal and alternative tax payment options

ATO Credit Card Payments: Withdrawal Delayed Until 2027

ATO credit card payments will remain available until 30 June 2027, giving businesses more time to prepare for the withdrawal of this payment option. If ...
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Business scams and fraud prevention strategies for small businesses

Business Scams: 7 Ways to Protect Your Business

Business scams pose a growing risk to businesses of all sizes, making it essential to recognise common threats and take steps to prevent fraud. In ...
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SMSF investment strategy review and retirement planning

SMSF Investment Strategy: Why Regular Reviews Matter

SMSF investment strategy reviews are an important part of managing an SMSF and ensuring the fund continues to meet its legal obligations and members’ retirement ...
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Lost super and unclaimed superannuation in Australia

Lost Super: How to Find and Claim Your Superannuation

Lost super could be waiting for you, with more than $21 billion in lost and unclaimed superannuation currently held across Australia. More than $21 billion ...
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Widow tax fix and negative gearing property rules

Widow Tax Fixed: What the New Rules Mean for Property Owners

Widow tax has been addressed through changes to the recent negative gearing and capital gains tax reforms, protecting certain property owners after death or relationship ...
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Travel records and Australian tax residency

Travel Records: Why They Matter for Australian Tax Affairs

Travel records can become increasingly important for your Australian tax affairs if you spend significant periods outside Australia. If you spend time outside Australia for ...
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SMSF property valuation and audit preparation

SMSF Property: How to Prepare for a Smooth Audit

SMSF property can be one of the most significant assets in a fund, making accurate valuations and supporting evidence important for a smooth annual audit. For many ...
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Penalty units increase and ATO compliance penalties

Penalty Units Increase from 1 July 2026: What to Know

Penalty units increased from $330 to $364 from 1 July 2026, increasing the cost of a range of ATO penalties for compliance failures. From 1 ...
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Travel allowance rates 2026–27 and ATO meal allowances

Travel Allowance Rates 2026–27: What Employees Need to Know

Travel allowance rates for the 2026–27 income year have been updated by the ATO, with new reasonable amounts applying to travel and overtime meal expenses. ...
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