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One of the many areas where the big changes to negative gearing and Capital Gains Tax may have an effect is where you use the “absence concession” to allow you to “continue to treat” your home as your CGT-free main residence during an extended absence from the home -...

The first is the announcement in the Budget that trust income will now be taxed to the trust at a minimum rate of 30% regardless of how it is ultimately distributed to beneficiaries. Click here to read

Well, the first thing to note is that the negative gearing changes are “grandfathered” ie. they do not apply to properties that are already owned at the time of the Budget (12 May 2026) – and such properties can be continued to be negatively geared as long as you own...

On 12 May 2026, the Federal Government delivered its fifth Budget. It was one of the most dramatic and significant budgets in decades. Among other things, it announced that negative gearing would be abolished for property purchased after 1 July 2027. Click here to...

Even before the current war in the Middle East, the budget has clearly been under some pressure. Recent comments from various government sources suggest that changes to the tax rules around investment properties could be under serious consideration. So, what sort of...

The government has passed the Division 296 tax, which will start from 1 July 2026. While it mainly affects people with large super balances, it’s still important to understand what’s changing and why. Click here to read

Currently, most employers pay super on a quarterly basis. From July 2026, super will instead need to be paid each pay cycle. The ATO has released a checklist to help employers prepare for this change. Below is a straightforward guide outlining what small businesses...