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October 2025 Tax Insight: Australians Paying More in Tax Than in Decades

A new report from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey has revealed a significant milestone in the nation’s tax landscape: Australians are paying a higher share of their income in tax than at any point in the past two decades. In the 2022–23 financial year, households paid an average of 11.7% […]

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Preparing for 2026: Key Tax and Compliance Considerations for Australian Businesses

As 2025 draws to a close, Australian businesses face a rapidly evolving landscape of tax rules, compliance obligations, and reporting expectations. The end of a financial year is not just about closing the books; it’s about positioning your business for success in the new year. With significant regulatory shifts on the horizon for 2026, business

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NSW Payroll Tax 2025: Key Updates & Compliance Guide for Businesses

Managing payroll tax in New South Wales (NSW) can be one of the most challenging compliance areas for growing businesses. With new payroll tax thresholds, enhanced digital reporting requirements, and closer collaboration between the ATO and NSW Revenue, staying compliant in 2025 is more important than ever. Key NSW Payroll Tax Updates in 2025 1.

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EOFY 2025 Tax Tips for Australian Small Businesses – Stay Compliant and Maximise Returns

As the 2025 financial year draws to a close, small businesses across Sydney and Australia are facing a busy and important tax season. With the ATO sharpening its compliance focus and new reporting obligations emerging, business owners must act early to stay compliant, reduce risks, and make the most of available deductions. In this article,

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Why Sydney Businesses Must Act Now on the Amended Payment Times Reporting Scheme

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released new draft guidance on how software-related payments should be treated for tax purposes. This change could impact how Australian businesses report expenses for software, licences, and cloud-based services. If your business makes or receives payments for software, it’s important to understand the tax implications to stay compliant and

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ATO’s New Draft Guidance on Software Payments – What It Means for Australian Businesses

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released draft Practical Compliance Guideline PCG 2025/D4, outlining its approach to cross-border software payments and when these may be subject to royalty withholding tax. For Australian businesses purchasing or reselling software from overseas suppliers, this new guidance offers welcome clarity. But it also highlights some ongoing grey areas —

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ATO Finalises Guidance on Thin Capitalisation Restructures – What Businesses Need to Know

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has finalised Practical Compliance Guideline PCG 2025/2, which sets out how restructures will be assessed under Australia’s new thin capitalisation regime and the debt deduction creation rules (DDCR). For businesses with related-party financing or refinancing arrangements, this guidance is crucial. It introduces a four-zone “traffic light” risk framework, practical examples,

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Major Warning: Proposed Super Changes May Hurt Your Wealth — Act Now to Protect Your Future

The Australian Labor government’s proposed changes to superannuation tax rules have sparked serious concern among investors, retirees, and financial professionals. Experts are warning that these changes could damage the very foundations of Australia’s retirement system — the “lifeblood of Australia” — and lead to unintended financial consequences for many Australians. At Boa & Co. Chartered

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ATO Responds to Landmark UPE Division 7A Court Case: What It Means for Private Groups and Trusts

The ATO has officially responded to the Full Federal Court’s recent decision in Commissioner of Taxation v Bendel [2025] FCAFC 15, a ruling that has sparked significant interest across the accounting and private business sectors. This case dealt with the treatment of unpaid present entitlements (UPEs) from trusts to private companies and whether these should

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ATO Draft Guidance on Thin Capitalisation: Key Changes for Businesses

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released draft guidance on key aspects of the Thin Capitalisation Third Party Debt Test (TPDT) and the implications of restructures undertaken in response to the new rules. Key Takeaways from the Draft Guidance 1. Third Party Debt Test (TPDT) – TR 2024/D3 The Draft Taxation Ruling TR 2024/D3 provides

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