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US retail expansion: sales tax nexus, compliance and key tax considerations for Australian retailers.

On Wednesday 10 June 2026 Treasurer Chris Steel handed down his second budget, alongside Chief Minister Andrew Barr. The Treasurer noted a difficult economic environment due to global instability.

On 10 June 2026 the High Court found that a trust’s unpaid present entitlement (UPE) to a company is not treated as a ‘loan’, and potentially subject to tax as a deemed dividend under Division 7A.

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.

Proposed changes to discretionary trust taxation in the 2026–27 Federal Budget could drive restructures – but stamp duty risks may be significant. Explore key considerations before transferring assets.

Australia’s 2026–27 Federal Budget introduces major tax reforms impacting private enterprise, including changes to capital gains tax, negative gearing, trust structures and SME incentives. Understand what it means for your business strategy, cashflow and investment decisions.

After eight years of negotiations, Australia and the European Union have concluded a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in March 2026. This comprehensive FTA will substantially reduce or eliminate tariffs on goods and open new market opportunities in a high-value EU market of 450 million consumers.

Delivered against an uncertain economic backdrop, the 2026-27 Federal Budget reflects a government navigating competing pressures.

For overseas property developers investing in Australia, early funding decisions can have a material impact on tax outcomes, deductibility and overall returns. Where debt, equity and related party funding are treated differently under Australian tax rules, the structure chosen at the outset matters.

From 1 July 2026, two significant changes take effect: Payday Super will require superannuation to be paid with every payroll run, and reforms to the superannuation guarantee charge framework will substantially increase the financial consequences of non-compliance. For real estate and construction businesses that rely heavily on contractors, the pressure to identify and manage super obligations correctly, and early, has never been greater.