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The Federal Budget introduced both loss carry back arrangements for Aussie businesses and the permanent extension of the instant asset write-off. What does this mean for your business?

Loss carry back: what this means for your startup or small business The Federal Budget introduced both loss carry back arrangements for Aussie businesses and the permanent extension of the instant asset write-off. What does this mean for your business?

When time really is money, it’s worth finding ways to reduce tedious and repetitive admin tasks – and better tech is usually the answer. Ready to automate jobs, digitise data and free up time? We can help.

8 ways to save time (and money) in your business When time really is money, it’s worth finding ways to reduce tedious and repetitive admin tasks – and better tech is usually the answer. Ready to automate jobs, digitise data and free up time? We can help.

The ATO regularly publishes focus areas for small businesses. One of the top areas where the ATO regularly sees errors is where a private company shareholder uses business money and assets for personal use or benefit, which can lead to Division 7A issues.

Using business money and assets for personal use or benefit? The ATO regularly publishes focus areas for small businesses. One of the top areas where the ATO regularly sees errors is where a private company shareholder uses business money and assets for personal use or benefit, which can lead to Division 7A issues.

Alongside changes to the CGT rules, the Federal Budget announced that the availability of negative gearing would be curbed for residential property investors. Properties purchased from 1 July 2027 will be subject to the new rules.

Federal Budget 2026-27 Spotlight – Negative Gearing Alongside changes to the CGT rules, the Federal Budget announced that the availability of negative gearing would be curbed for residential property investors. Properties purchased from 1 July 2027 will be subject to the new rules.

Would you like to know more about the relationship between costs and revenue to make better business decisions?
Book a session today to examine your financial reports with our experienced business advisors.

Understanding Your Profit and Loss Statement Would you like to know more about the relationship between costs and revenue to make better business decisions? Book a session today to examine your financial reports with our experienced business advisors.

From 1/7/27 the 50% CGT discount will be replaced by cost base indexation for assets held for more than 12 months, with a 30% minimum tax to apply on net capital gains.

Assets acquired pre 20 September 1985, currently exempt from CGT, are also affected.

Federal Budget 2026-27 Spotlight - Capital Gains Tax Reform From 1/7/27 the 50% CGT discount will be replaced by cost base indexation for assets held for more than 12 months, with a 30% minimum tax to apply on net capital gains. Assets acquired pre 20 September 1985, currently exempt from CGT, are also affected.

2026-27 Federal Budget was ambitious, announcing significant reforms to capital gains tax and negative gearing in a bid to support home ownership and improve the fairness of the tax system.

Federal Budget 2026-27: Key Announcements 2026-27 Federal Budget was ambitious, announcing significant reforms to capital gains tax and negative gearing in a bid to support home ownership and improve the fairness of the tax system.

Weathering the storm? Small businesses are particularly vulnerable in tough economic times. We can help with strategies for healthy cash flow, so you can continue to thrive.

Keeping your cashflow strong in tough times Weathering the storm? Small businesses are particularly vulnerable in tough economic times. We can help with strategies for healthy cash flow, so you can continue to thrive.

From 1 July 2026, a new tax (Division 296) will be introduced to reduce concessional tax rates on superannuation earnings above $3 million. But how does Division 296 work, and are you affected?

Division 296 - does it affect you? From 1 July 2026, a new tax (Division 296) will be introduced to reduce concessional tax rates on superannuation earnings above $3 million. But how does Division 296 work, and are you affected?

The end of the financial year is fast approaching on 30 June. To get the best tax outcome for your business, you should look at a few things now.

Counting Down to EOFY The end of the financial year is fast approaching on 30 June. To get the best tax outcome for your business, you should look at a few things now.