INTRO The biggest change to how Australian employers pay superannuation in decades is now in effect. Since 1 July 2026, Payday Super requires employers to pay super at the same time as wages, every pay cycle, rather than quarterly. This is not a proposal. It is law, and it applies [...]
Superannuation has just seen its most significant tax change in years. Division 296, a new tax on very large super balances, has passed Parliament and takes effect from 1 July 2026. If you have a self-managed super fund (SMSF) or a large balance in any fund, it is worth understanding [...]
Tax Return 2026: The ATO’s Focus Areas and How to Get Your Return Right Tax season is well underway, and millions of Australians are lodging their 2025-26 tax returns right now. Before you rush to hit submit, it is worth knowing exactly where the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is looking [...]
How Healthcare Professionals Can Legally Reduce Tax in Australia Whether you’re a GP, specialist, dentist, psychologist, physiotherapist, pharmacist, radiologist, chiropractor, optometrist, nurse practitioner or allied health professional, chances are you’re earning a solid income, but potentially paying more tax than necessary. Many healthcare professionals focus on patient care and leave [...]
Should You Refinance in 2026? What Brisbane Homeowners Need to Know About Interest Rates Interest rates have dominated conversations among Australian homeowners over the past few years. After a period of significant rate increases, many Brisbane homeowners are now asking the same question: “Is 2026 the right time to refinance [...]
Many Australians breathe a sigh of relief once their tax return is lodged. They assume tax planning is finished until next June. That is one of the biggest financial mistakes individuals and business owners can make. The reality is that the best tax-saving opportunities happen throughout the financial year, not [...]
A new financial year brings a fresh set of rules, and 2026-27 is no exception. From 1 July 2026, a number of legislated changes take effect that will affect almost every Australian taxpayer, from a cut to the lowest marginal tax rate to a new instant deduction for work expenses, [...]
Doctors, GPs, specialists and other medical professionals face some of the most complex financial and tax situations of any profession. High income, contractor and practice arrangements, asset protection concerns and unique lending needs all combine to create challenges that a general accountant may not fully understand. At FinTax Partners in [...]
Last-Minute EOFY 2026 Tax Tips: Smart Moves Brisbane Taxpayers Can Still Make Before 30 June The end of the 2026 financial year is just days away, and 30 June is the hard deadline for many of the decisions that shape your tax bill. The good news is that there is [...]
The Clock Is Ticking: 30 June 2026 Is Closer Than You Think Every year, the end of the Australian financial year on 30 June brings a rush of activity and a lot of missed opportunities. But this year is different. FY2025-26 comes with a raft of significant changes that affect [...]
