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Client Alert – October 2026
August Taxation News & Updates tax news | views | clues Working overseas doesn’t automatically make you a tax non-resident If you’re thinking about taking a job overseas, don’t assume you’ll automatically become a foreign resident for Australian tax purposes. A recent Federal Court case involved an engineer who lived and worked in Dubai…
Client Alert – September 2026
August Taxation News & Updates tax news | views | clues Think you can spot a scam? What about misinformation? Most people know to be cautious of unexpected texts, emails or phone calls claiming to be from the ATO. But not every costly mistake starts with a scam. Sometimes it starts with information that…
Client Alert – August 2026
August Taxation News & Updates tax news | views | clues Are your financial goals still realistic? Life rarely stands still. Career changes, growing families, property decisions and shifting personal priorities can quietly reshape what matters most to you financially. A goal that felt urgent five years ago may now be less relevant, while…
Client Alert – July 2026
July Taxation News & Updates tax news | views | clues Don’t rush to lodge too early this tax time! You may be tempted to lodge your tax return on 1 July to tick that job off the list, or to chase a refund to help with cost of living pressures. However, the ATO has a clear…
2026 Tax Return Checklists – Individual, Company/Trust/Partnership and Superannuation
2026 Tax Return Checklists - please click on this link to open the 2026 tax return checklist for Superannuation Funds
Client Alert – June 2026
June Taxation News & Updates tax news | views | clues Budget offers personal tax relief but super largely untouched The 2026–2027 Federal Budget’s headline personal tax measures will reshape financial planning strategies from 2027. A new $250 working Australians tax offset (WATO) will apply from 1 July 2027, effectively increasing the tax-free threshold for work…
Federal Budget 2026
Federal Budget 2026 News & Updates tax news | views | clues PERSONAL TAXATION Personal tax rates: existing cuts for 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 unchanged In the Budget, the Government did not announce any further changes to the personal tax rates. However, the proposed new $250 working Australians tax offset (WATO) from 1 July 2027 is…
Client Alert – May 2026
May Taxation News & Updates tax news | views | clues Will the proposed $1,000 instant tax deduction benefit you? The Federal Government has released draft legislation for a new “instant” standard tax deduction that would allow eligible taxpayers to claim work-related expenses at tax time without receipts. This would replace the current $300…
Client Alert – April 2026
April Taxation News & Updates tax news | views | clues AI may be handy for simple money questions, but it’s no substitute for professional advice Artificial intelligence tools are becoming increasingly popular for answering money-related questions. While these tools can be helpful for summarising information and helping you work out what to research next,…
Client Alert – March 2026
The March edition of Client Alert includes ATO triggers for investment property errors, FBT compliance for work vehicles, SBSCH closure, superannuation changes for high balances and low-income earners, and choosing the right SMSF trustee structure.