Federal Budget 2026 - 2027
On 12 May 2026, the Federal Government delivered its fifth Budget. It was one of the most dramatic and significant budgets in decades. Among other things, it announced that negative gearing would be abolished for property purchased after 1 July 2027 (albeit, grand-fathering pre-Budget arrangements).
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Payday super checklist for employers: Steps to stay compliant
Start preparing early by checking that payroll software is ready, reviewing cash flow and confirming employee super details are correct. Payday super is a significant change, but with proper planning the transition can be smooth
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CGT: Buying a new home before selling the old
If you find yourself in the position of having bought yourself a new home before you sold your existing home, there are important CGT issues to consider - and these centre on the fact that under the CGT rules, you cannot have two or more CGT exempt homes at the same time.
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Permanent Incapacity and Super: What it means if you're totally and permanently disabled
Most people think of superannuation as money they can’t touch until retirement, but there are important exceptions. One significant exception is the permanent incapacity condition of release, which can allow people who are totally and permanently disabled to access their super earlier.
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Change to the tax treatment of holiday homes
No doubt noting the grow trend for people to rent out property for short-term accommodation, the ATO has withdrawn a 40-year old ruling and replaced it with a new draft Taxation Ruling accompanied by two draft Practical Compliance Guideliness.......
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