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2026-27 Federal Budget: Impact on Investors and Workers

The 2026–27 Federal Budget marks one of the most significant shake-ups to Australia’s tax system in decades, with sweeping reforms targeting property investors, trusts, and capital gains, alongside meaningful relief for workers and small businesses. Handed down on 12 May 2026 by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, the Budget reflects the Government’s response to housing affordability pressures,…

Payroll Software for Small Business Australia

Being unsatisfied with your payroll technology can lead to costly errors, wasted time, and an increased risk of non-compliance with ATO requirements. Choosing the right payroll software for your small business in Australia is clearly crucial! It can save time, lessen stress, and keep you confidently on top of your obligations. As payroll specialists here…

Retail Accounting and the Retail Method

You’re great at running your store: keeping customers happy, managing stock, and making sales. But when it comes to accounting, it’s a different story. One look at your financial reports, and you’re thinking, Why does this all look like a foreign language? If you’ve ever struggled with inventory numbers that don’t match, profit margins that…

What Can I Claim on Tax: A Comprehensive Guide for Small Businesses

We all know the old saying, “You’ve got to spend money to make money”. Small business owners know it particularly well!  You invest a large amount of financial capital into your business to generate profit, like purchasing equipment, hiring employees, and marketing your products or services. These expenses and more can be claimed as tax…

Tax Brackets Australia 2026: New Rates Explained

Feeling the squeeze from rising prices, housing costs, and everyday expenses? You’re not alone. The good news is that the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has introduced updated 2026 tax brackets in Australia, helping more Australian taxpayers keep a little extra in their pocket this financial year. The Australian Government will implement personal income tax cuts…

Australian Federal Budget 2026: What Small Businesses Need to Know

Small businesses remain the lifeblood of the Australian economy, employing more than 6.5 million people and driving growth across multiple industries. Each year, the federal government unveils its financial roadmap for the nation, the Australian Federal Budget, which sets out spending, revenue, and policy priorities for the year ahead. The 2026 Australian Federal Budget marks…

Tax Agent Services Guide

If you are like most people, when you hear of a tax agent, you probably think of an accounting professional who can assist you with lodging your tax return. This is true, to an extent. While there are many tax agents whose sole skill-sets are taxation and tax law, there are also those whose knowledge…

ATO Rideshare Rules: What Drivers Must Know

The gig economy has changed the way Australians earn money. From Uber driving and car sharing to other ride sourcing platforms, more people than ever are turning their cars into income-generating assets. However, with flexibility comes responsibility. This means you can be certain the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is now paying very close attention. Whether…