Here’s a quick guide to the 5 most common income tax return due dates and which clients they apply to.

The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has released a Guidance Statement on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to help registered tax practitioners understand how their existing obligations under the Code of Professional Conduct apply when using AI in practice.
 
The guidance outlines key considerations, including competence, reasonable care, confidentiality, record-keeping, supervision and professional judgment. While AI can improve productivity and efficiency, tax practitioners remain responsible for the services they provide and must review AI-generated outputs to ensure they meet their professional obligations.

The ATO is contacting taxpayers where their data matching suggests they’ve disposed of property but haven’t lodged a tax return. Your clients may contact you if they receive a letter to better understand what they need to do. See the ATO website for guidance on what records to review and the next steps to assist your clients meet their tax obligations.

If you had to pay super for independent contractors before, you’ll continue to do so under Payday Super.

The ATO is making tax easier for honest businesses and harder for those who try to avoid paying the right amount of tax.

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

Make the most of your home-based business expenses by understanding what deductions you can and can’t claim.

Check how your clients used their properties to ensure rental property income and expenses are reported correctly.

How to change from quarterly super to the new Payday Super from 1 July 2026.

Top tips to meet the Payday Super 7 business day timeframe