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• A breakdown of 2026-27 Federal Budget Themes and Papers.
• Federal budget 2026: Winners and losers
  The Federal Government is selling the 2026-27 budget as a big reform budget. One that will tip the scales to make the tax system fairer for young Australians.
• Key tax changes and measures from the 2026 Federal Budget
  The major announcements from this year's Federal Budget and what they mean for accountants and their clients.
• Inflation continues to keep SME owners up at night, survey finds
  Inflation remains a top worry for SME owners, a recent survey by Banjo Loans has found.
• Payday Super: 6 Things Small Businesses Need to Know
  From 1 July 2026, a major change is coming for employers: Payday Super.
• ATO issues new guidance on penalties for non-compliance with STP
  The Tax Office has published a draft law administration practice statement outlining its approach to penalties for failing to meet reporting obligations for single touch payroll.
• Strategies for Effective Debt Recovery for Small Businesses
  When invoices for goods and services go unpaid, it can significantly impact your business’s profitability and cash flow. 
• Succession planning to remain major focus for ATO this year
  The Tax Office continues to see situations where tax planning decisions from many years ago are giving rise to significant consequences.
• Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) Guide – Key Checklist & Rates
  To meet the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) deadline for the year ending 31 March (with a standard due date of 21 May), employers must identify benefits provided, calculate the taxable value, maintain records, and lodge a return. 
• Buy an existing business
  Go through the sales process feeling prepared and informed.
• Most Valuable Industries in the World 2026
  Check out which industries make up the biggest portion of the global economy.
• Will a shareholders agreement protect a business from a family law dispute?
  When the personal intersects with the commercial – specifically, in the context of a family law dispute – shareholders agreements can be subjected to an unexpected level of scrutiny by Australian family law courts, writes Kristy-Lee Burns.
• ATO crackdown on profit restructuring leading to higher tax bills: RSM
  Recent ATO guidance on profit allocation will result in higher personal income tax bills for professionals restructuring their profits through trusts, RSM has said.
• Super balance not a priority for young Aussies, SMC reports
  Despite the long-term benefits of well-managed super, many aren’t motivated or don’t know where to start.
• When to Update Your Business Trading Terms
  Trading terms are the contract that outlines how you do business. They provide an overview of the rights and obligations of you and your customers.