Federal Budget implications for M&A activity and transaction strategy
InsightExplore how the Federal Budget 2026–27 reshapes M&A in Australia, with CGT changes, trust tax reforms and implications for deal structuring and transaction timing.
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When preparing your business for sale or investment, business owners, the Board, CFOs and management must thoroughly assess a range of financial and commercial factors.
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Explore how the Federal Budget 2026–27 reshapes M&A in Australia, with CGT changes, trust tax reforms and implications for deal structuring and transaction timing.
On Thursday 4 June 2026, South Australian Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis handed down the 2026-27 state budget, with a continued focus on health and housing.
In this episode of Beyond the Numbers with Grant Thornton, Corporate and International Tax Partner Vince Tropiano unpacks the changes one week on, covering what was announced, key structuring considerations and, most importantly, why a conversation with your adviser to model potential implications is the best place to start.