Employers planning end-of-year staff celebrations or events should check whether fringe benefits tax (FBT) may apply.

Eligible businesses now have an extra 2 years to make amendments.

The new standard deduction and other changes that apply to work-related expenses from the 2026–27 income year.

Online services for agents is getting a refreshed look and improved navigation.

Employers providing work cars need to ensure they understand and meet their FBT obligations, including record keeping.

Information about changes to the limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBA) law, effective from 10 August 2026.

In response to feedback from tax agents, trustees and electing entities the ATO are extending GIC remission until 30 June 2027. They encourage you to act promptly if your clients want to be eligible.

Although 31 October falls on a weekend, you must lodge your clients’ overdue prior returns and add new clients to your client list by that date – not the next business day. Don’t miss the deadline or they won’t receive your lodgment program due date for their 2026 tax return.

It can take up to 3 weeks for the due date to update on ATO systems after you’ve lodged your clients’ prior year returns. You don’t need to request lodgment deferrals for their 2026 tax returns in the meantime.

Find out about the market valuation requirements under the capital gains tax (CGT) reform.

Learn how capital gains tax (CGT) changes announced in the Budget may apply to the sale or disposal of your assets.