2026-27 Federal Budget Overview
The Federal Budget, handed down on 12 May 2026, included a number of proposed measures that will affect individuals, property investors and businesses.
Michael Jensen Awarded Fellow of Chartered Accountants (FCA)
This is a significant professional milestone and a well-deserved recognition of his outstanding contribution to both the accounting profession and the wider community.
Dare’s Finalist in the 2026 Australian Small Business Champion Awards
We’re proud to share that Dare Accounting has been named a finalist in the 2026 Australian Small Business Champion Awards.
ATO Tightens Process for Penalty and Interest Remissions
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has recently introduced a more structured approach to requests for penalty and interest remissions.
ATO Increases Focus on FBT Compliance
The ATO has announced a stronger focus on FBT compliance, with more audits and reviews expected over the coming years. This means employers should ensure their FBT reporting is accurate, properly documented and up to date.
ATO’s 2026 Audit Crackdown – What You Need to Know
From 2026, the ATO will significantly enhance how it reviews tax returns, using AI and advanced data-matching to cross-check what you report against information from banks, payment platforms, employers, and online marketplaces.
Protect Your Business From Fraud and Identity Security Risks
Protect your business from fraud and identity security risks by checking these 3 points of information access.
Payday Super
Payday Super is a change to how you calculate and when you pay your employees’ super guarantee. From 1 July 2026 you must pay employees their super guarantee on payday, at the same time as their salary and wages.
SMSF Regulation Details Removed
A quick reminder on the importance of staying up to date with your SMSF obligations. If your SMSF annual returns are 2 weeks overdue, your regulation details can be removed on the first business day of the month.
Areas of ATO focus 2025-2026
The ATO has released its key compliance focus areas for 2025-26 for privately owned and wealthy groups. These are the areas where they’ll be directing increased review and audit activity.
AML/CTF Reforms in 2026 – What You Need to Know
From 1 July 2026, new Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) laws will apply to accounting firms for the first time. This means the way we onboard and work with clients will change to meet new legal requirements set by AUSTRAC.
ATO Tax Updates, News and Key Dates
The Government has announced changes to personal income tax rates, with new thresholds scheduled to apply from the 2026/27 and 2027/28 financial years.