The Australian Federal Budget for 2026-27 will be handed down in May 2026, the first budget since Labor's re-election in 2025.
Today’s business leaders navigating Australia’s M&A landscape need to look beyond short‑term performance and financial metrics alone. What matters most to investors is a strong, scalable and defensible business, particularly in an environment shaped by geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Increasingly, ESG and sustainability considerations are not add‑ons, but core to business strategy and long‑term value creation.
The Full Federal Court confirms that owner and beneficiary benefits in family businesses are not automatically subject to FBT, reinforcing the meaning of “in respect of employment” and providing guidance ahead of the 2026 FBT season.
Family trusts can benefit from tax concessions that come with making a Family Trust Election (FTE) but risk Family Trust Distribution Tax (FTDT) if not managed well.
As professional services firms sharpen their focus on growth, scalability and succession, they’re beginning to revisit whether their existing operating structure is still fit for purpose. Changing your structure should be a strategic decision that can influence risk management, capital allocation, talent retention and long-term legacy, incorporation goes beyond a tax discussion.
Proactive stress testing to manage macroeconomic risk, strengthen financial stability and banking
PepsiCo embedded royalties, ATO Decision Impact Statement, embedded royalties Australia, royalty withholding tax, diverted profits tax, intellectual property payments, IP arrangements Australia, multinational tax Australia, ATO royalties guidance
As Australian businesses face increasing pressure to manage and reduce their carbon footprints, selecting the right carbon accounting software has never been more important. With complex regulations and growing stakeholder expectations, the right solution can help your organisation stay compliant, make informed decisions, and demonstrate real progress.
Forensic audit explained: scope, deliverables, and when forensic accounting fits.
In estate planning, the focus is often on technical elements like drafting a will, appointing executors, minimising tax, and ensuring assets pass as intended. While these steps are important, they only form part of the picture.
Geopolitical shocks are reshaping supply chains – what this means for tax, trade, GST and Incoterms control.
Australia transport insolvencies rise as freight margins compress amid cost pressures.
Payday Super and contractors: key issues, payment timing risks and SG obligations for employers.
The 2025 Grant Thornton Family Business Report revealed that only 19 per cent of family businesses have a documented succession plan in place. This finding is both striking and concerning, especially at a time when generational transition has never been more complex, and the stakes have never been higher.
R&D Tax Transparency insights driving innovation in Australia’s agribusiness and food sector.