https://supertax.com.au/blog.html Plain-English tax, superannuation and business updates from Supertax, registered tax agents and SMSF specialists in Werribee, VIC. en-au https://supertax.com.au/blog/smsf-residential-property-changes.html https://supertax.com.au/blog/smsf-residential-property-changes.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 SMSF & Super From 10 August 2026, SMSFs can't take out new LRBAs to buy residential property. What the borrowing ban means, what's grandfathered and the options left. https://supertax.com.au/blog/important-smsf-changes-2026.html https://supertax.com.au/blog/important-smsf-changes-2026.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 SMSF & Super Division 296, a higher transfer balance cap, bigger contribution caps and Payday Super: the rule changes SMSF trustees should plan for in 2026. https://supertax.com.au/blog/office-employee-tax-deductions-2025-26.html https://supertax.com.au/blog/office-employee-tax-deductions-2025-26.html Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Tax Deductions Working from home, phones, laptops, courses and memberships: the legitimate deductions office workers most often miss, and the ones the ATO won't allow. https://supertax.com.au/blog/tax-deductions-for-tradies-2026.html https://supertax.com.au/blog/tax-deductions-for-tradies-2026.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Tax Deductions Protective gear, tools, vehicles, licences and insurance: a practical guide to what tradies can claim, and how to keep records that stand up to the ATO. https://supertax.com.au/blog/asic-late-fees-2026-what-australian-businesses-need-to-know.html https://supertax.com.au/blog/asic-late-fees-2026-what-australian-businesses-need-to-know.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 ATO & Compliance Running a company in Australia comes with ongoing compliance obligations. While many business owners focus on tax returns, BAS lodgements, and payroll reporting… https://supertax.com.au/blog/why-many-businesses-get-fuel-tax-credits-wrong.html https://supertax.com.au/blog/why-many-businesses-get-fuel-tax-credits-wrong.html Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 ATO & Compliance Running a business in Australia often means dealing with rising fuel costs while trying to keep BAS lodgements accurate and cash flow under control. For many… https://supertax.com.au/blog/accepting-bitcoin-in-business-ato-reporting-australia.html https://supertax.com.au/blog/accepting-bitcoin-in-business-ato-reporting-australia.html Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Property & Investment Cryptocurrency is now a normal part of business for many Australians. https://supertax.com.au/blog/payday-super-2026-explained.html https://supertax.com.au/blog/payday-super-2026-explained.html Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Payroll From 1 July 2026 employers must pay super at the same time as wages. Here's what changes, the key dates, and how to get payroll ready. https://supertax.com.au/blog/work-from-home-tax-deductions-2026.html https://supertax.com.au/blog/work-from-home-tax-deductions-2026.html Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Tax Deductions The fixed rate vs actual cost methods, the records the ATO expects, and the common mistakes that put hybrid workers' claims at risk. https://supertax.com.au/blog/ato-super-contribution-mistakes-tax-bill.html https://supertax.com.au/blog/ato-super-contribution-mistakes-tax-bill.html Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 SMSF & Super Super contributions can be a smart way to grow your retirement savings and reduce tax. But many Australians accidentally break superannuation rules without realising it. https://supertax.com.au/blog/small-gst-mistakes-ato-attention.html https://supertax.com.au/blog/small-gst-mistakes-ato-attention.html Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 ATO & Compliance GST refund claims are under much closer scrutiny in 2026, and even small BAS mistakes can create major compliance problems. https://supertax.com.au/blog/ato-targets-property-development-tax-structures-in-2026.html https://supertax.com.au/blog/ato-targets-property-development-tax-structures-in-2026.html Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Property & Investment Australian businesses, property developers, and tax professionals should pay close attention to two important tax developments recently released by the ATO and… https://supertax.com.au/blog/ato-attention-luxury-car-tax-claims-australia.html https://supertax.com.au/blog/ato-attention-luxury-car-tax-claims-australia.html Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Property & Investment Luxury Car Tax (LCT) continues to be an important compliance area for Australian car dealers, businesses, tourism operators, and high-value vehicle purchasers. The… https://supertax.com.au/blog/ato-call-genuine-or-scam.html https://supertax.com.au/blog/ato-call-genuine-or-scam.html Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 ATO & Compliance Scammers impersonating the ATO are more convincing than ever. Here are the red flags, what the real ATO will never do, and how to verify a call safely. https://supertax.com.au/blog/ato-tax-rates-explained-why-you-dont-pay-one-flat-rate.html https://supertax.com.au/blog/ato-tax-rates-explained-why-you-dont-pay-one-flat-rate.html Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Tax Deductions Most Australians think their entire income is taxed at one rate. That’s not how the Australian tax system works. https://supertax.com.au/blog/tax-super-changes-2026-ato-updates-explained.html https://supertax.com.au/blog/tax-super-changes-2026-ato-updates-explained.html Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 ATO & Compliance The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released several important tax and superannuation updates affecting businesses, employers, trusts, property estates, and… https://supertax.com.au/blog/how-australian-income-tax-really-works-2026.html https://supertax.com.au/blog/how-australian-income-tax-really-works-2026.html Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Tax Deductions That’s where much of the confusion around tax brackets starts. Many people look at a tax bracket, assume their entire income is taxed at that rate, and then wonder… https://supertax.com.au/blog/fixing-stp-phase-2-errors-before-audit.html https://supertax.com.au/blog/fixing-stp-phase-2-errors-before-audit.html Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Payroll Harrison Build Group Pty Ltd is a growing construction and labour-hire business based in Melbourne, Victoria. 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