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Practice Update October 2026 covers the following points: ATO focus on taxpayers who vary their PAYG instalments FBT changes for salary sacrificed work-related benefits ATO busts common myths under the cents per kilometre method $20,000 instant asset write-off made permanent Loss carry back is now law More Australians making use of downsizer contributions ATO extends...

Practice Update September 2026 covers the following points: Deductions for rental properties that double as holiday homes ATO alert: $21 billion in lost super ASIC launches new digital hub for small business directors ATO motor vehicle registries data-matching program Tips for meeting the Payday Super timeframe Payday Super and independent contractors $1,000 standard deduction for...

Practice Update August 2026 covers the following points: Government to permanently extend $20,000 instant asset write-off Government to re-introduce loss carry back for companies ATO warning on home occupancy expense claims New restrictions on LRBAs ATO warning on property manager reports Division 7A benchmark interest rate ATO electoral roll data-matching program ATO scam warning Click...

Practice Update July 2026 covers the following points: Government's tax reform package Changes to car thresholds from 1 July 2026 What's new for Small Business? Dental clinic liable for super guarantee charge Fuel excise relief extended for July Check for ATO-held super ATO app alerts and super verification Click here for Practice Update July 2026

Practice Update June 2026 covers the following points: 2026 Budget: The Big Changes Payday Super: How to manage super during the changeover ATO says: "Don't delay: act now to transition from the SBSCH"! ATO warns of Tax Time misinformation focus areas New ATO guidance for rental property owners Click here for Practice Update June 2026

Practice Update May 2026 covers the following points: ATO is 'clearing up' some common Payday Super myths ATO responds to high fuel costs ATO wants businesses to review their GST turnover Tribunal decision regarding home office and car expenses overturned Tribunal rejects claims for self-education expenditure ATO launches new app feature to stop scam calls...

Practice Update April 2026 covers the following points: Know when a new logbook is required Reminder of March 2026 Quarter Superannuation Guarantee ('SG') When a hobby becomes a business Hybrid vehicles and FBT changes Taxable payments annual report lodgment reminder Expenses incurred to obtain employment were non-deductible Click here for Practice Update April 2026

Practice Update March 2026 covers the following points: $20,000 instant asset write-off extended Businesses using cash to dodge obligations Contractors omitting income Government payments programs Check GST credit claims before lodging BASs Work-related expense claims rejected by ART Click here for Practice Update March 2026

Practice Update Jan/Feb 2026 covers the following points: Mandating cash acceptance ATO child support data-matching program Time limits on GST and fuel tax credit claims Taxpayer's dog breeding activities held to be an enterprise Paying super guarantee Tax dodgers banned from leaving the country Click here for Practice Update Jan/Feb 2026

Practice Update Dec 2025 covers the following points: Alternative providers to the SBSCH Reminder of December 2025 Quarter Superannuation Guarantee ('SG') Dental expenses are private expenses Australians call out tax dodgers in record numbers ATO's new approach to holiday home expenses ATO warns about barter credit tax scheme Click here for Practice Update Dec 2025