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Tax time updates and resources
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Updates and resources for the 2025–2026 financial year-end
Explore our range of checklists, webinars, podcasts, and news articles for insights to help you during this tax season. These resources can help you quickly access relevant insights during tax time, saving time and supporting efficient client service.
2026 Year-end Tax Time Update webinar (YouTube Live) Thursday 2 July, 12:00pm-1:00pm AEST
Hear from Daren Yeoh CPA, Abi Chellapen, Yang Shi and Ned Galloway from SW Accountants & Advisors as they talk about the latest developments for the end of the Australian tax year. This session will be chaired by Jenny Wong, Tax Lead at CPA Australia.
Tax Time 2026: Expert ATO Insights (podcast series)
Tune in to our four-part podcast series with the ATO for practical insights and guidance to support you this tax time.
How the ATO protects your financial data
Inside the ATO’s counter-fraud program and new scam trends you need to know
- Taxation
17:07 min listening timePublished onHow small businesses can better manage tax time 2026
Practical guidance to help small businesses manage tax time obligations in 2026
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10:59 min listening timePublished onATO’s main tax time focus areas for 2026
ATO’s focus areas for 2026, and what taxpayers and tax agents need to know
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17:13 min listening timePublished on
Tax-time checklists (member-only)
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Read the latest tax news articles
How public practitioners deal with unrealistic work-related expenses
Some taxpayers have unrealistic expectations when it comes to work-related expenses.
- Taxation
article·Published onTony KayeATO flags tougher “right to occupy” test for deceased estates
An ATO draft ruling — TD 2026/D1 — could have severe capital gains tax (CGT) implications for many individuals inheriting a family home.
- Taxation
article·Published onTony KayeLowdown on Division 296: How to prepare your clients
The new super tax is looming. Superannuation balances need to be scrutinised to see if an asset reset is in order. Here are some other issues to watch out for.
- Taxation
article·Published onTony KayeTaxpayers complain, ATO explains
With the General Interest Charge (GIC) no longer tax deductible, the stakes for small businesses and individuals have never been higher. Here’s how the ATO is responding.
- Taxation
article·Published onJenny WongThe ATO has holiday homeowners in its sights
This is just one of three top-of-mind issues for practitioners. Here’s why rental deductions, along with Payday Super and AML/CTF will prove challenging in 2026.
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article·Published onGary Anders
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