Research and insights

Published research, policy analysis and practical context for cross-border tax questions.

Jurisdiction: Australia

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• Staying Compliant With PAYG Withholding Updates for 2026-27 — Employer obligations are changing: new tax tables and schedules for PAYG withholding kick in from 1 July 2026—avoid costly errors by updating systems now.
• How Australia’s 2026 Budget Reforms Change Tax Planning for Property Investors — Key reforms to negative gearing and capital gains tax mean property investors must adjust strategies now—here’s how to adapt before the new laws kick in.
• Fund Fail-Fast: Upgrading to Fund Validation Service 2026 Submit — Super funds must switch to the upgraded ATO FVS 2026 Submit service by 1 July 2026—or miss out. Understanding what that means, how to test, and how the timeline plays out is essential.
• Updating Payroll Withholding: New PAYG Tables & Personal Tax Cuts From 1 July 2026 — Personal income tax rate cuts and adjusted thresholds are baked into Australia’s PAYG withholding tables effective 1 July 2026—impacting payroll calculations, loan repayments, and take-home pay.
• Navigating Payday Super: What Employers Must Do from 1 July 2026 — Australia’s super guarantee system shifts dramatically from quarterly to per-pay super payments. This change redefines qualifying earnings and reporting obligations—for both employees and certain contractors.
• Living as a Digital Nomad in Australia: Tax Residency, Foreign Income, and Obligations — Australia’s tax system has strict rules for residency and foreign income. If you split time across countries or earn from abroad, your obligations aren’t optional—they’re essential.
• Structuring Investment Property Ownership: Entity Choices amidst Proposed Tax Reforms — With proposed new rules around minimum CGT rates and company tax, choosing between personal, trust or company ownership is more important than ever.
• Navigating Payday Super: What Australian Employers Need to Know — From 1 July 2026, Australia’s superannuation rules are set to change significantly. Employers will move from quarterly to per-pay super payments under the new Payday Super system.
• Digital Nomads and Remote Work: How Payday Super and Residency Rules Impact You — If you work remotely from Australia or overseas for an employer, recent tax shifts around super payments and residency may hit you harder than expected. Know your status, rights, and risks.
• Navigating the Instant $1,000 Work-Related Deduction and WATO Offset Changes — From 2026-27 the instant tax deduction and new Working Australians Tax Offset offer relief, but understanding when and how to claim them correctly is critical to compliance.
• How the 2026-27 Budget Changes Super Contribution Caps: What It Means for You — Australia’s 2026-27 Budget brings superannuation contribution caps upward—and locks in employer super contributions for paid parental leave. Learn who benefits, when it kicks in, and how to update your planning.
• Budget 2026-27: Key Impacts for Digital Nomads and Foreign Residents — Recent Australian tax reforms introduce major changes affecting temporary residents and cross-border income earners — understand your obligations under CGT, minimum tax rates, and residency rules.
• Division 296 Tax: What High-Balance Super Members Need to Know from July 2026 — From 1 July 2026, individuals with more than $3 million in super balances face a new tiered additional tax on earnings above thresholds – here's how it works and strategies to consider.
• How Payroll Teams Should Prepare for Payday Super from 1 July 2026 — A major shift in how superannuation is paid and reported begins on 1 July 2026 – here’s what every employer needs to know to stay compliant with Australia’s new Payroll and Super reforms.
• Freelancing Overseas? Key Tax Guide for Australia-Based Digital Nomads — With frequent travel and cross-border income streams, digital nomads face unique tax, residency and super challenges in Australia—from BAC limits to foreign income disclosures.
• Negative Gearing & CGT Shake-Up: How Property Investors Should Prepare for 2027 Reforms — Legislation changing how capital gains and negative gearing work from mid-2027 demands foresight from property investors to avoid surprises and preserve deductions.
• Super Balance Tax & Indices: Navigating Division 296 and Super Thresholds from 1 July 2026 — Superannuation earning more than $3m won’t stay untouched—Australia’s new Division 296 tax reshapes super returns, thresholds and liabilities starting mid-2026.
• Global Minimum Tax Returns: What Multinational Groups Must Prepare Before Lodgment — Australia’s Global and Domestic Minimum Tax Return (CGDMTR) API introduces new reporting mandates for corporate groups—get ready for IIR, UTPR, and DMT obligations.
• Payday Super Arrives: What Employers Need to Know by July 1, 2026 — Australia’s Payday Super reform requires employers to pay super with every payday and decommission the Small Business Super Clearing House—changes that start on 1 July 2026.
• Mastering Australia’s New PAYG Withholding Tables from 1 July 2026 — With the 2026 PAYG withholding tables updated—reflecting income tax rate cuts and loan thresholds—every employer’s payroll system must be ready by the new financial year.