Tax Talks

May Updates

May was one of the biggest months for tax in recent memory. In Episode 2 of Tax Talks, hosts Andrew Henshaw and Rajan Verrma are joined by Anthony Tripolino from Tripolino Accountants to unpack the Federal Budget and the significant tax measures that have sparked widespread discussion across the profession. The episode explores the proposed capital gains tax reforms, changes to negative gearing, the proposed 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts, family trust distribution tax issues, and the practical implications these measures may have for accountants, business owners and investors. The discussion also covers several recent tax cases, including decisions involving Division 7A, family trust elections, section 99B foreign trust distributions, trust deductions and burden of proof issues. For accountants, tax practitioners and advisers wanting to stay across the latest developments, this episode provides a practical discussion of the issues currently shaping Australia's tax landscape.

April Updates

In this first episode of Tax Talks, Rajan Verma and Andrew Henshaw review the key Australian tax developments from April 2026. They discuss possible changes to the 50% CGT discount, proposed amendments to foreign resident CGT rules, the new $1,000 work-related deduction, and recent cases across FBT, property development, home office deductions and Division 7A. The episode also covers ATO guidance on property development arrangements and Part IVA, deceased estate main residence extensions, and upcoming issues including the Federal Budget, Bendel and the Uber payroll tax appeal. Designed for accountants, tax agents, tax practitioners and other professionals, this episode provides a technical and practical summary of April's key tax updates.

01 | April Updates

In this first episode of Tax Talks, Rajan Verma and Andrew Henshaw review the key Australian tax developments from April 2026. They discuss possible changes to the 50% CGT discount, proposed amendments to foreign resident CGT rules, the new $1,000 work-related deduction, and recent cases across FBT, property development, home office deductions and Division 7A. The episode also covers ATO guidance on property development arrangements and Part IVA, deceased estate main residence extensions, and upcoming issues including the Federal Budget, Bendel and the Uber payroll tax appeal. Designed for accountants, tax agents, tax practitioners and other professionals, this episode provides a technical and practical summary of April's key tax updates.

01 | April Updates

In this first episode of Tax Talks, Rajan Verma and Andrew Henshaw review the key Australian tax developments from April 2026. They discuss possible changes to the 50% CGT discount, proposed amendments to foreign resident CGT rules, the new $1,000 work-related deduction, and recent cases across FBT, property development, home office deductions and Division 7A. The episode also covers ATO guidance on property development arrangements and Part IVA, deceased estate main residence extensions, and upcoming issues including the Federal Budget, Bendel and the Uber payroll tax appeal. Designed for accountants, tax agents, tax practitioners and other professionals, this episode provides a technical and practical summary of April's key tax updates.

April Updates

In this first episode of Tax Talks, Rajan Verma and Andrew Henshaw review the key Australian tax developments from April 2026. They discuss possible changes to the 50% CGT discount, proposed amendments to foreign resident CGT rules, the new $1,000 work-related deduction, and recent cases across FBT, property development, home office deductions and Division 7A. The episode also covers ATO guidance on property development arrangements and Part IVA, deceased estate main residence extensions, and upcoming issues including the Federal Budget, Bendel and the Uber payroll tax appeal. Designed for accountants, tax agents, tax practitioners and other professionals, this episode provides a technical and practical summary of April's key tax updates.