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.
Starting from 1 July 2026, the general transfer balance cap will increase from $2m to $2.1m, allowing further tax benefits for superannuation fund members.
As Australia prepares for the landmark Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) reforms – set to take effect in the coming months – businesses across sectors face a pivotal moment not just to comply with how to manage financial crime risk, but to transform themselves for the better. The real challenge lies in building a culture that embeds AML obligations into the DNA of an organisation.
It is important for business owners facing financial distress to understand all the options available to them. Small Business Restructuring (SBR) offers a pathway for small and medium sized Australian companies experiencing financial pressure to deal with unmanageable debt, reset operations, and continue trading through and beyond difficult times. SBRs are also a cost-effective solution to save a business compared to a liquidation shut down.
From the introduction of Pillar Two to increased debt deduction limitations and public reporting obligations, the international tax landscape is shifting rapidly.
Australian private equity firms enter 2026 with cautious optimism on deal flow and a pragmatic approach to value creation.
The 2025 family business survey found that 63 per cent of family businesses are already mentoring rising generation family members; 60 per cent are gradually integrating the rising generation into decision making and 31 per cent are engaging external advisors to support development.
ATO expands reportable tax position (RTP) reporting to large CIVs and super funds – what it means and how to prepare.
Grant Thornton’s Tax Essentials professional development series is a practical, expert-led program delivering essential knowledge and strategic foresight to tax and accounting professionals.
As family businesses transition from one generation to the next, more family members become involved in the business. What usually begins with a couple of founding members quickly grows to include siblings, and cousins each with their own experiences, personalities and perspectives.
OECD announces the ‘Side-by-Side’ administrative guidance package
The Australian Pillar Two Rules align with the OECD’s initiative to ensure MNEs pay a minimum Effective Tax Rate (ETR) of 15 per cent globally.
The ATO has made it clear that the professional services industry is in the spotlight as we head into 2026. With PCG 2021/4 now fully in effect as of 1 July 2024, the question is no longer if the ATO will review your arrangements, it is now a question of when. Is your firm ready?