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The 2025-26 financial year ends on 30 June 2026. A handful of deliberate moves before the deadline — super top-ups, the $20,000 instant asset write-off, prepaying deductions — can still cut this year's tax bill. Here's the action list, plus the tax cut, the new $1,000 instant deduction and the $3M super tax all arriving on 1 July.
Tax & AccountingDivision 296 is now law and begins on 1 July 2026. It adds an extra tax on superannuation earnings for anyone with a total super balance above $3 million — with a second tier above $10 million. Here's exactly how it works, the realised-earnings model, the indexed thresholds, and what SMSF members should be doing before the first 30 June 2027 assessment.
Tax & AccountingPicking a tax accountant in Sydney CBD is harder than it should be — over 300 firms compete in the CBD alone, and fees range from $99 budget chains to $5,000+ tier-one firms. This guide cuts through the noise: what to look for, what questions to ask, what services should cost, and how to find a Mandarin-speaking accountant if you need one.
Tax & AccountingThe 2026-27 Federal Budget proposes replacing the 50% CGT discount with cost-base indexation and a 30% minimum tax from 1 July 2027 — alongside major changes to negative gearing. Here's a clear breakdown of what's changing, who's affected, and why your current tax structure may need a serious review.
Tax & AccountingWith June 30 approaching, most Sydney investors leave thousands on the table by missing these eight ATO-allowed deductions — from Division 43 capital works to PAYG variations and the initial repairs trap.
