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Key tax changes and measures from the 2026 Federal Budget
The major announcements from this year's Federal Budget and what they mean for accountants and their clients.
A breakdown of 2026-27 Federal Budget Themes and Papers.
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Federal budget 2026: Winners and losers
The Federal Government is selling the 2026-27 budget as a big reform budget. One that will tip the scales to make the tax system fairer for young Australians.
View Division 296 as two-stage event
SMSF practitioners should view the pending Division 296 tax as rolling out in two stages, leading to two similar but different sets of rules in its first few years of operation, an SMSF sector specialist has noted.
Interest rates likely to stay higher for longer
The recent rate hike suggests that the Reserve Bank of Australia is prepared to move policy into more restrictive territory
Rise in SMSF inflows indicate more people are moving into the sector
Inflows to SMSFs have almost quadrupled over the past five years and experts warn this trend warrants monitoring as it may signal shifting member preferences toward greater control.
Know the difference between death benefit pension and normal pension or pay the price
It’s vital to know what is and what is not a death benefit pension because the consequences of not paying the minimum pension payment on the wrong one could have dire consequences, a leading adviser said.
Most Valuable Industries in the World 2026
Check out which industries make up the biggest portion of the global ecomony.
SMSF trustees acting badly – further disqualification cases
Several recent court decisions highlight the expectations of SMSF trustees in regard to legislative obligations.