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Key tax changes and measures from the 2026 Federal Budget
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Federal budget 2026: Winners and losers
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A breakdown of 2026-27 Federal Budget Themes and Papers.
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ATO reminds practitioners to avoid common FBT mistakes
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Why every business should have an AI policy
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RSM welcomes updated PCG on transfer pricing for inbound distributors
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Major super tax changes now law
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ATO taking a closer look at investment properties
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Choosing the right trustee structure for your SMSF
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Succession planning and why it should be at the top of your to-do list
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From Bricks to iPhones: The Evolution of the Telephone
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Inflation continues to keep SME owners up at night, survey finds
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Payday Super: 6 Things Small Businesses Need to Know
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ATO issues new guidance on penalties for non-compliance with STP
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Strategies for Effective Debt Recovery for Small Businesses
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Succession planning to remain major focus for ATO this year
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Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) Guide – Key Checklist & Rates
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Buy an existing business
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Most Valuable Industries in the World 2026
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Will a shareholders agreement protect a business from a family law dispute?
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ATO crackdown on profit restructuring leading to higher tax bills: RSM
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Super balance not a priority for young Aussies, SMC reports
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When to Update Your Business Trading Terms
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Support for rebuilding after natural disasters
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Are you ready for Payday superannuation?
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Calculate your costs to start a business
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Most Reliable Car Brands in 2026
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Payday super part 2: not quite ‘all systems go’
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Privacy Compliance Sweep 2026: Is Your Business Ready?
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6 ways to improve your business plan
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‘Looking like a rough start’: SMEs set to feel the pinch as CPI spikes
Article archive
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Quarter 1 January - March 2026
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Quarter 4 October - December 2025
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Quarter 3 July - September 2025
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Quarter 1 January - March 2025
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Quarter 4 October - December 2024
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Quarter 3 July - September 2024
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Quarter 1 January - March 2024
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Quarter 4 October - December 2023
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Quarter 3 July - September 2023
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Quarter 2 April - June 2023
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Quarter 1 January - March 2023
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Quarter 4 October - December 2022
Quarter 2 of, 2025 archive
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ATO - Targeted Areas of Focus 2024-25
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6 ways to improve your business plan
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Benchmarks for small business
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Beware the early lodgment tax trap, CPA Australia warns
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Tax lawyer flags compliance traps with family trusts
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Superannuation on paid parental leave from 1 July 2025
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Tax Time Checklists Individuals; Company; Trust; Partnership; and Super Funds
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Comparison of various Animal Weights
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2025 Tax Planning Guide Part 2
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From 1 July 2025 ATO Interest is no longer tax deductible
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SME confidence and conditions see uptick over Q1 2025, survey reveals
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Depreciation expert urges property investors to leverage tax depreciation
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Buy a business
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Upskilling and self-education costs
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How secure is your super account?
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Freshwater Resources by Country 2025
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Why Might a Lease Dispute Occur?
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$20,000 instant asset write-off
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2025 Tax Planning Guide Part 1
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New Bunnings scam warning
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The Largest Empires in the World's History
Benchmarks for small business

One gap when owning and operating a small business is to get a feel for how you are doing compared to your peers. The ATO realises the importance of this and have developed a list of benchmarks to help. 

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