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.
If you have carried out eligible Research & Development (R&D) activities in Australia during the current financial year ending 30 June 2024, now is the time to ensure you are well prepared to lodge a potential 2024 R&D claim.
Property has always been a favourite investment class for Australians over the years. However, the ability to use your biggest and most important asset for retirement to get exposure to direct property can be quite limited in the industry and retail fund landscape, which many Australians have.
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Some families spend a lifetime generating wealth and hope to financially set up future generations. However, when looking at Estate Planning, sometimes families only consider one generation at a time.
In a family law matter, the outputs from an expert valuation – usually a single expert valuation – are often pivotal to the outcomes for the parties involved. Therefore, how a single expert valuer is engaged and utilised by the parties should be carefully considered and planned so the parties achieve maximum value.
ASIC focus areas for 30 June 2024 financial reports
Accounting standards issued but not yet effective for 30 June 2024
Franking credits – a cornerstone of the Australian tax system – often an underappreciated aspect of tax planning, represent a potent asset for investors, particularly as the fiscal year draws to a close.
The ATO has finalised PCG 2024/1, a framework to assess risk of ATO applying anti-avoidance or transfer pricing rules to intangible assets.
The Australian R&D Tax Incentive (RDTI) is the key federally funded program for encouraging and supporting businesses undertaking innovation, research and development onshore in Australia.
Learn about the regulatory exposure related to providing financial accommodations and how to comply with the AML/CTF Act. Discover real-world examples and understand the obligations, including AUSTRAC enrolment and how to mitigate financial penalties.