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Luxury Car Tax Threshold Increase – 2026–27 (Australia)

Luxury Car Tax Threshold Increase – 2026–27 (Australia)

June 10, 2026

From 1 July 2026, the Australian Government will increase the Luxury Car Tax (LCT) thresholds for the 2026–27 financial year. The updated thresholds are: $91,661 for fuel-efficient...Read More Read More

Key Business Changes from 1 July 2026: What Australian Businesses Need to Know

June 10, 2026

As we move into the 2026–27 financial year, several important changes will affect Australian businesses. From wage increases and superannuation reforms to tax incentives and compliance re...Read More Read More

ATO Cents Per Kilometre Rate Update – 2026–27 Income Year

June 9, 2026

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released the Draft Income Tax Assessment (Cents per Kilometre Deduction Rate for Car Expenses) Determination 2026, confirming updated rates for work...Read More Read More

ASIC Fee Updates FY2026–27 (From 1 July 2026): Full Breakdown for Companies & SMSFs

June 2, 2026

ASIC has confirmed updated statutory fees effective 1 July 2026, reflecting annual CPI indexation. These changes impact company registrations, annual reviews, name changes, and business nam...Read More Read More

ATO Clarifies Rental Property Deductions and Holiday Home Rules

May 28, 2026

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released new guidance clarifying the tax treatment of rental property income and deductions for individual property investors, particularly in relat...Read More Read More

Changes to Electric Vehicle FBT Rules

May 21, 2026

The Federal Treasurer has announced significant changes to the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption for electric vehicles (EVs). The current full FBT exemption for eligible EVs will grad...Read More Read More

Simplified Transfer Pricing Record Keeping: What PCG 2017/2 Means for Australian Businesses

May 12, 2026

Transfer pricing compliance is a key area of focus for the ATO, particularly for businesses with cross-border transactions. However, not every taxpayer is required to maintain extensive doc...Read More Read More

Asset Protection and Wealth Succession Guide

May 8, 2026

Asset protection is not only for high-net-worth individuals or business owners. Anyone who owns property, investments, superannuation, or business interests should consider how their wealth...Read More Read More

Updated ATO guidance on “employer” definition under TR 2013/1 – key court findings on employment status and tax treaty rules

April 29, 2026

The Australian Taxation Office has released a draft Addendum to TR 2013/1, updating how the term “employer” is interpreted for the short-term visit exemption under Australia’s tax tre...Read More Read More

Updated Transfer Pricing Guideline – PCG 2019/1: What It Means for Inbound Distributors

April 29, 2026

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released an updated version of Practical Compliance Guideline PCG 2019/1, providing revised guidance on transfer pricing risks associated with inbou...Read More Read More