The ATO wishes to dispel the 'common myth' that dual cab utes are automatically exempt from fringe benefits tax ('FBT'). If an employer provides dual cab utes to staff to complete their duties and the vehicle is available for personal use, then the benefit may be subject to FBT.

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The Federal Government recently wrapped up a consultation process on supermarket unit pricing. While the topic might sound like a purely consumer issue, it could have very real commercial impacts for businesses supplying into the grocery sector.

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Taxpayers who have had work done on their rental property should ensure the expense is categorised correctly to avoid errors when completing their tax return.

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Employers that supply work vehicles to their employees need to check how the work vehicles are used and whether any exemptions apply to determine if they attract fringe benefits tax ('FBT').

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The ATO is seeing sole traders make mistakes in several key areas that could result in penalties and additional tax liabilities.

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Employers are reminded that employee super contributions for the quarter ending 30 September 2025 must be received by the relevant super funds by Tuesday, 28 October 2025.

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The ATO is warning businesses that if they incorrectly treat an employee as an independent contractor, then they risk receiving penalties and charges.

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Superannuation is one of the largest assets for many Australians and offers significant tax advantages, however, strict rules apply to when it can be accessed.

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Leaving debts outstanding with the ATO is now more expensive for many taxpayers. General interest charge (GIC) and shortfall interest charge (SIC) imposed by the ATO is no longer tax-deductible from 1 July 2025.

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A recent decision of the Administrative Review Tribunal highlights the importance of documentation and evidence when it comes to tax planning and the consequences of not getting this right.

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In a recent decision, the Administrative Review Tribunal ('ART') held that a taxpayer could not claim a tax deduction for medical expenses incurred by him in relation to his total and permanent disability pension.

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Back in March this year the Government announced its intention to ban non-compete clauses for low and middle-income employees and consult on the use of non-compete clauses for those on higher incomes. The Government has indicated that the reforms in this area will take effect from 2027. This didn’t come as a complete surprise as the Competition Review had already published an issues paper on the topic and the PC had also issued a report indicating that limiting the use of unreasonable restraint of trade clauses would have a material impact on wages for workers.

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On 1 July 2025 the superannuation guarantee rate increased to 12% which is the final stage of a series of previously legislated increases. Employers currently need to make superannuation guarantee (SG) contributions for their employees by 28 days after the end of each quarter (28 October, 28 January, 28 April and 28 July). There is an extra day’s allowance when these dates fall on a public holiday.

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The Small Business Superannuation Clearing House ('SBSCH') will close on 1 July 2026.

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From August 2025, the ATO is progressively including 'debts on hold' in relevant taxpayer ATO account balances.

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