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How Reserve Bank Uses Monetary Policy to Influence Inflation and Employment

Monetary policy in Australia involves influencing interest rates to affect aggregate demand, employment andinflationin the economy. It is one of the main economic policies used to stabilise business cycles. TheReserve Bank of Australiais responsible for conducting monetary policy and sets a target for the …

Aditi Sarkar | 10 March 2026

Franking Credits Explained: The Complete Guide to Australia’s Dividend Imputation System and How Investors Can Maximize Tax Benefits

Australia’sdividendimputation systemwas designed to eliminate the problem ofdouble taxationon company profits. Under this system, when a company pays corporate tax on its profits, shareholders receive a credit for the tax already paid.

Sonal Goyal | 09 March 2026

Franking Credits Explained: Maximising Tax Benefits in Australia's Dividend System

Australia’s dividend imputation system was designed to eliminate the problem of double taxation on company profits. Under this system, when a company pays corporate tax on its profits, shareholders receive a credit for the tax already paid.

Shwetambri Chauhan | 09 March 2026

Tax Essentials for Australian Investors: Structuring Portfolios for After-Tax Returns

For Australian investors, focusing only on pre-tax performance can present an incomplete view of portfolio outcomes. Thetaxtreatment of income from an investment—whether generated through distributions, capital growth or yield—ultimately determines the real return retained by a shareholder. A tax-aware approach helps investors position theirportfoliostrategy …

Aditi Sarkar | 02 March 2026

Who Qualifies for Super Guarantee? Aussie Employer Checklist

Payingsuperannuationis part of everyday payroll for most employers in Australia, but the rules aren’t always as simple as they seem. Whether someone works full-time, picks up the odd shift, helps out in the family business, or even holds an ABN, you may still be …

Aditi Sarkar | 13 February 2026

Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT): Employer Duties, Calculations and Compliance Framework

Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT)is a tax paid by employers on certain benefits provided to employees or to employees’ family members and associates. It applies to benefits delivered in a form other than salary or wages.

Team Kalkine | 04 February 2026

Pillar Two in Australia: Global Anti-Base Erosion Minimum Tax Rules

Australia has implemented the Global Anti-Base Erosion Model Rules (GloBE Rules) through the introduction of a global and domestic minimumtax. These rules form part of the OECD/G20 Two-Pillar Solution, designed to address tax challenges arising from the digitalisation of the global economy. The framework …

Team Kalkine | 27 January 2026

Australia’s Tax Offsets and GST Car Concessions for People with Disability

InAustralia,taxoffsets and targeted tax concessions are designed to reduce the amount of tax payable for eligible individuals. These measures apply across different areas of the tax system, including personal income tax and indirect taxes such asgoods and services tax (GST). For people with disability …

Team Kalkine | 14 January 2026

What Australia’s Stage 3 Tax Cuts Mean for Middle-Income Earners in FY26

Australia’s Stage 3 tax cuts form part of a long-planned restructuring of the personalincome taxsystem, originally legislated in 2018 and revised by the Federal Government in early 2024. The updated design aims to recalibrate tax relief toward low- and middle-income earners while maintaining progressivity …

Team Kalkine | 06 January 2026

Maximise Your Return: Legitimate Expenses You Can Deduct on Your Tax Return

Individuals can claimdeductionsfor a range of expenses incurred while earning their income, provided the costs meet certain conditions. To qualify, the expense must be paid by you, not reimbursed, and must directly relate to your work or income-producing activities. You must also retain evidence …

Team Kalkine | 23 December 2025