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In this guide, we answer the most common startup business questions to help you establish a strong foundation from day one. Whether you're launching as a sole trader, company, trust, or partnership, understanding your obligations early can help you avoid costly mistakes, remain compliant with the ATO, and maximise available tax benefits

Tax season is approaching, and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has already signalled the areas it will be scrutinising closely this year.

Each year, the ATO announces key focus areas—often referred to as its "tax time hit list"—where it will concentrate its compliance efforts. These are typically areas where taxpayers have made mistakes, failed to keep adequate records, or claimed deductions they were not entitled to in previous years.

In this article, we'll explore the key areas attracting ATO attention this tax season and share practical tips to help individuals, investors, and business owners lodge their 2026 tax returns with confidence.

The Federal Budget often introduces changes that can affect individuals, families, investors, retirees, and business owners. We have compiled the answers to some of the most common questions our clients ask about negative gearing, capital gain tax, trust taxation & other key budget measures.

The Australian Federal Budget for 2026–2027 proposes far-reaching changes to the Australian tax system that will have significant impacts on a range of taxpayers. Whilst a number of the measures were widely telegraphed, the implementation likely increases the Australian tax burden on most investments, whilst also adding significant layers of increased complexity, and leaving key details unresolved. 

Division 296 Super Tax (proposed to start 1 July 2026) is an additional 15% tax on superannuation earnings corresponding to the portion of an individual's Total Superannuation Balance (TSB) exceeding $3 million. For balances over $10 million, an additional 10% tax (25% total Div 296 tax) applies, with thresholds indexed to inflation.

From 1 July 2026 employers will need to pay employees their super guarantee on payday, at the same time as their salary and wages. The employer must pay the employees’ super on payday – whether it’s weekly, fortnightly or monthly. If your business already pays super with salary and wages, you might not need to make any changes.

The end of the tax year will soon be upon us with 30 June just around the corner. Here are the key changes to be aware of for your 2025 Australian tax return

Capital gains tax (CGT) can significantly impact your profits when you're selling your property in Australia. However, the capital gains tax 6-year rule offers an opportunity to reduce or even eliminate CGT if you've used your home as your principal place of residence (PPOR) and later rented it out.

In this guide, we'll explain how this rule works and how you can use it to maximise tax savings when selling your property.

Salary sacrifice is gaining traction in Australia. This growing interest reflects a shift in compensation trends, as more employees seek flexible benefits that go beyond base salary to enhance their overall financial wellbeing. In this blog, we explore this incentive and how it could be beneficial to you.
 

Are you going to work overseas? If so, you will be exposed to various tax consequences. The starting point to determine the tax impact is whether you remain resident of Australia for tax purposes, or whether you become a tax non-resident under Australian laws.