Research and insights

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

Jurisdiction: Australia

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• Adapting to Dynamic PAYGI: How Businesses Should Prepare for Real-Time Instalments — From 1 July 2027, Australian businesses will need to adapt to more flexible PAYG instalments based on current performance. Here’s how to plan ahead.
• CRS Schema Version 3.0 & Foreign Resident CGT: What Digital Nomads Need to Know — Foreign residents and global earners must monitor two reforms: updated Common Reporting Standard reports from 2027 and proposed changes to non-resident CGT assets under Division 855.
• Using SuperStream Standard v3.0 and Fund Validation Service for Compliance — Super funds and employers must adapt to new technical standards—ensuring smoother reporting, fewer errors, and compliance with the ATO’s updated SuperStream architecture.
• Payday Super in Practice: A Tax Planning Guide for Employers and Contractors — Australia’s shift to Payday Super from 1 July 2026 means big changes in super obligations—this article shows employers & contractors what to plan for and how to avoid costly missteps.
• Entity Setup: Choosing the Right Structure for SMEs in Australia — Selecting between sole trader, partnership, company, or trust has lasting tax, liability, and compliance effects—especially under recent SG and PAYG developments.
• Digital Nomads & Australian Tax Residency: Know Your Obligations — For remote workers and digital nomads, subtle facts like visa type, travel pattern, and asset location can mean the difference between being an Australian tax resident or not under TR 2023/1.
• Navigating Payday Super: What Australian Employers Must Do from 1 July 2026 — From 1 July 2026, payday super shakes up employer obligations—super contributions shift from quarterly payments to pay-day payments, including qualifying earnings and stricter deadlines.
• Entity Setup & Tax Residency: What Digital Nomads Must Know in Australia — For digital nomads considering Australian setup, understanding residency tests, entity structures and CGT exposure is essential to avoid unexpected tax obligations.
• Compliance Under Payday Super: What Employers Need to Know Now — The Payday Super reforms came into force on 1 July 2026—closing the Small Business Super Clearing House, moving to payday contributions, and tightening reporting and SG charge rules.
• Tax Planning Under the New PAYG Withholding Rates and Cost-of-Living Tax Cuts — From 1 July 2026, Australia’s personal tax rates have shifted under the Cost-of-Living Tax Cuts, and PAYG withholding tables have been updated—taxpayers and businesses need to plan now.
• Foreign Resident CGT Overhaul: Opportunities and Risks — New proposed CGT rules for foreign residents broaden asset types subject to tax, extend principal asset test periods, and introduce notification obligations for high-value share disposals.
• Australia’s Dynamic PAYG Instalments: What Small Businesses & DSPs Should Know — Beginning 1 July 2027, business taxpayers will have options to fine-tune PAYG instalments to their actual performance and potentially move to monthly payments. Software developers need to prepare now.
• Payday Super: What Employers Must Know Now That It’s Live — From 1 July 2026, the Payday Super reforms require employers to pay superannuation at every payday—no more quarterly payments. Here’s how to get compliant, avoid penalties, and make your payroll systems work.
• Entity Structures for Small Businesses: Trust, Company or Sole Trader? — Choosing the right entity structure isn't just about tax—it's about risk, flexibility, and long-term goals.
• Residency for Tax and Super: Key Tests for Digital Nomads in Australia — Understanding the ATO’s residency tests can make or break your tax bill when working remotely from Australia or abroad.
• Dynamic PAYG Instalments: What Businesses Need to Know Before 1 July 2027 — A new approach to PAYG instalments is coming—embedded calculations and monthly reporting options are set to reshape how businesses prepay tax.
• Digital Nomads & Tax Residency: How Australian Rules Apply When Working Across Borders — Working remotely abroad—or hosting remote workers from overseas—can complicate tax residency, super obligations, and withholding. Here’s what nomads need to know to stay compliant.
• Dynamic PAYGI & GDP Adjustment: Strategic Moves for Small Businesses from 2026-27 — Starting 1 July 2026, two changes—Dynamic PAYG instalments and a new GDP adjustment factor—will reshape cash flow for small businesses. Plan strategically to take advantage.
• Mastering Australia’s Payday Super Reform: What Employers & Contractors Need to Know — The ‘Payday Super’ reform fundamentally changes when superannuation contributions are due – not how much. This article walks through what’s new, with guidance for correct compliance from day one.
• Dynamic PAYGI: How Small Businesses Can Use It to Smooth Cashflow — From mid-2027, businesses will be able to tailor PAYG instalments alongside real -time performance data. Here’s how to take advantage of Dynamic PAYG Instreaments without overpaying.