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Budget Progress Report | Discretionary Trust Minimum Tax: New Relief Proposed
September 18th, 2026Australia’s proposed 30% discretionary trust minimum tax has taken another significant step towards becoming law, with Treasury releasing exposure draft legislation on 3 September 2026. First announced as part of the 2026/27 Federal Budget, the measure is intended to introduce a minimum 30% tax rate on certain income earned through discretionary trusts from 1 Julyread more
Explained: Tax and Your Employee Share Scheme (ESS)
September 9th, 2026Being offered shares, options or other equity in the company you work for can be an exciting opportunity. An Employee Share Scheme (ESS) can allow you to participate in the future growth of your employer and potentially build wealth alongside your regular salary. However, accepting an ESS offer can also introduce tax obligations that areread more
Can R&D Tax Incentives Strengthen Cash Flow?
July 8th, 2026Innovation is one of the biggest drivers of business growth, but it often comes with a significant upfront cost. Whether you're developing new software, refining a manufacturing process, creating a prototype, or investing in research, the journey from concept to commercial success can place considerable pressure on your cash flow. For many Australian businesses, the Australianread more
Budget Progress Report | Tax Reform Implementation for Small Business and Startups
June 24th, 2026The 2026 Federal Budget introduced one of the most significant packages of business tax reform in recent years. While the Budget outlined the Government's intentions, it is important to remember that Budget announcements do not become law immediately. Proposed measures must progress through consultation, be drafted into legislation and pass Parliament before they become legallyread more
R&D Tax Incentives (R&DTI): How to Structure a Project for Success
May 20th, 2026If you’re in business and developing new technology, refining manufacturing processes, or solving complex technical problems, there may be an opportunity to access valuable government support through the Research and Development Tax Incentive (R&DTI) program. Innovation is essential for Australian businesses looking to stay competitive and improve efficiency, however, claiming an R&D Tax incentive isread more
Your 2025-26 Tax Time Preparation Guide
May 14th, 2026Tax time has a habit of creeping up quickly and for many Australians, the end of the financial year can feel stressful especially when important documents are difficult to find. The good news is that strong tax time preparation can make the entire process significantly easier while also helping ensure you do not pay moreread more
CGT Discount Changes: What a Reduced Discount Could Mean for Property Investors
April 8th, 2026If you own an investment property, you’ve probably built part of your long-term plan around one key idea: when you eventually sell, the tax on any capital gain may be softened by the 50% CGT discount (provided you’ve held the property for more than 12 months). That’s why investors should pay attention to possible changesread more
Design an Employee Share Scheme (ESS) That Actually Works
March 5th, 2026In today’s competitive labour market, retaining high-performing people is one of the greatest challenges facing Australian business owners. Salary alone is rarely enough. Senior leaders and high-potential employees increasingly want a stake in the business they’re helping to build. An Employee Share Scheme (ESS) can be a powerful way to align performance with long-term value,read more
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