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At Epoch Intelligent Accounting we are committed to putting you first. Julian Nichols is the director and founder of Epoch.

We take the hassle out of tax and accounting by offering fixed-fee pricing, attention to detail and proactive service delivery. For more than 15 years, Julian worked for some of Brisbane's best known accounting firms, building a reputation for providing outstanding tax and accounting advice.

22/10/2026

Family trust tax changes are now before Parliament.

The Federal Government has introduced legislation proposing a 30% minimum tax on certain distributions from discretionary trusts.

The proposed changes could have significant implications for families and business owners who use trusts to distribute income.

With the reforms expected to commence from 1 July 2028, subject to parliamentary approval, now is a good time to review existing arrangements and consider the potential impact.

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14/10/2026

The notorious “widow tax” is no more.

Federal Parliament has fixed an unintended loophole in the new negative gearing rules that could have left surviving spouses worse off when inheriting a share of a rental property.

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12/10/2026

Could some of Australia’s $21 billion in lost super belong to you? 💰

Many Australians open multiple super accounts over their working lives, and some eventually lose track of them or forget about them.

Even a relatively small amount sitting unclaimed today could make a meaningful difference at retirement. The good news is that checking for lost super is very straightforward.

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07/10/2026

Could your travel history affect your tax position? ✈️

If you spend time outside Australia for work, family or personal reasons, keeping track of exactly when you come and go could be more important than you realise.

The ATO is accessing passenger movement data to help identify potential issues with tax residency and other tax obligations.

If you regularly travel overseas, have moved countries or spent an extended period abroad, it’s worth understanding what this could mean for you.

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29/09/2026

🎄 Planning the Christmas party? Don’t forget about FBT.

With Christmas party season just around the corner, it's important to remember that where and how you hold your Christmas party can make a difference at tax time.

For example, a Christmas party for current employees held on your business premises on a working day may be exempt from FBT. For functions held elsewhere, the minor benefits exemption may apply where the benefit provided to each person is less than $300 and the other exemption requirements are met.

And there’s another catch: whether an expense is subject to FBT can also affect whether it is tax deductible.

28/09/2026

💳 Charging customers a card surcharge? As of this week, that's all about to change,

From 1 October, businesses will no longer be able to add a surcharge when customers pay by eftpos, Mastercard or Visa, including credit and debit card payments.

While customers may welcome the change, businesses will still face costs for accepting card payments. If you currently pass those costs on through a surcharge, now is the time to review your payment arrangements, pricing and margins.

It’s also worth checking with your payment provider to understand how the change will be handled and whether your current surcharge settings will be removed automatically.

Not sure what the changes mean for your business? Talk to the EPOCH team today: https://epochaccounting.com.au/contact-epoch-accounting/

23/09/2026

Tax debt doesn’t get better with age.

If your business has an outstanding ATO debt, ignoring it can quickly make the problem worse.

General interest charges can continue to accrue even when you’re on a payment plan, and since 1 July 2025, those interest charges are no longer deductible.

The good news is there may be options. At EPOCH Accounting, tax debt management is one of our key areas of expertise. We can help you understand where you stand, explore your options and put a realistic plan in place to get your tax obligations back under control.

The earlier you act, the more options you may have. Talk to EPOCH: https://epochaccounting.com.au/contact-epoch-accounting/

21/09/2026

Tax penalties jump 10%

The cost of getting your tax obligations wrong has just gone up. From 1 July 2026, the value of a Commonwealth penalty unit increased from $330 to $364.

That affects a range of ATO penalties, including late lodgements, false or misleading statements and certain SMSF breaches.

Here’s what you need to know: https://epochaccounting.com.au/penalty-units-increase-from-1-july-2026/

16/09/2026

The ATO has released its updated reasonable travel and overtime meal allowance rates for 2026–27, including an increase in the overtime meal allowance to $40.

But there’s an important catch. The reasonable amount is not an automatic tax deduction. You still need to have incurred the expense and meet the relevant rules, with allowances, actual expenses and record-keeping all playing a part.

Here’s what you need to know: https://epochaccounting.com.au/new-reasonable-travel-and-overtime-meal-rates/

15/09/2026

The proposed 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts could significantly reshape tax planning and structures for some family groups, particularly those using trusts to distribute income to companies.

With consultation on the draft legislation closing this week, the focus will now turn to how the proposal evolves and what ultimately makes it into the final legislation.

We decode the proposal in our latest article here: https://epochaccounting.com.au/discretionary-trusts-and-the-proposed-30-minimum-tax/

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Level 11, 88 Tribune Street
Brisbane, QLD
4101

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+611300138861

Website

https://www.epochaccounting.com.au/

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