21/05/2026
The 2026-27 Federal Budget is in - and there's a lot to unpack. Here's what actually matters for small business owners. 👇
💸 $20,000 Instant Asset Write-Off is now permanent from 1 July 2026. No more end-of-financial-year panic buying. Purchase what your business needs, when it needs it.
📉 Loss Carry Back becomes permanent too. Had a tough year after a good one? Eligible companies can use current losses to offset tax paid in the previous two years - that could mean a real cash refund.
⚠️ Trust structures - heads up. A minimum 30% tax rate on discretionary trust distributions is proposed from 2028. Rollover relief is planned to help businesses restructure before then. Now is the time to have that conversation with your client manager.
📅 From 2027, businesses can opt in to monthly PAYG payments. Your tax keeps pace with how your business is actually performing - better for cash flow, fewer surprises at year end.
👤 Sole traders - this one's for you. The new $250 Working Australians Tax Offset (from 2027-28) applies to you too. Small, but it's a direct reduction in your personal tax bill.
📊 Capital Gains Tax could be changing too. From 1 July 2027, the 50% CGT discount is proposed to be replaced with an inflation-based discount, and a minimum 30% tax on capital gains will apply to individuals, trusts and partnerships. The good news - existing small business CGT concessions are being maintained. If you're planning to sell a business asset or thinking about succession, now is a good time to talk it through.
🚨 One thing worth knowing: none of this is law yet. Budget announcements still need to pass through Parliament before they take effect. Don't make major decisions based on headlines alone.
Not sure what any of this means for your business? That's exactly what we're here for. Give us a call on 9707 2788 or send us a DM.
This post contains general information only and does not constitute financial or tax advice. Please speak with your client manager before making any decisions based on the above.