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With the start of the 2026–27 financial year, SMSF trustees should take a proactive approach to ensure funds remain compliant and well positioned. Below is a concise checklist of the key legislative changes, compliance deadlines and practical steps trustees should prioritise. Review Transfer Balance Cap and Pension Planning Indexation of... read more →

One of the most significant changes to the Australian superannuation system in decades has now commenced. From 1 July 2026, Payday Super requires employers to ensure super contributions reach employee super funds within seven business days of each payday. For many businesses, this represents a major shift from a quarterly... read more →

Since the Federal Treasurer handed down the 2026-27 Federal Budget on 12 May 2026 there has been a significant amount of commentary on some of the more controversial proposals, including the decision to replace the CGT discount with an indexation system and impose a 30% minimum tax rate on discretionary... read more →

The ATO is sharpening its focus on how taxpayers generating income from personal services deal with that income for tax purposes. In a recent Spotlight bulletin, Small Business Assistant Commissioner Tony Poulakis highlighted the release of Practical Compliance Guideline PCG 2025/5. This guideline clarifies the ATO’s compliance approach to the... read more →

1 July Payday Super Legislation commences. From 1 July 2026 superannuation contributions must reach the employee super fund within 7 days of the payday. 14 July STP Finalisation Due - Finalisation of employee PAYG Income Statements for 2026 to be lodged to the ATO via Single Touch Payroll (STP).28 July... read more →