Tax Insights

Excise equivalent goods (EEGs) are goods that are imported into Australia, including alcohol or alcohol products, tobacco and tobacco products, fuel, lubricants, and petroleum products.

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is steering the nationaltaxsystem toward a “right-time” reporting environment rather than periodic lodgements. The ATO’s 2022–25 Digital Strategy sets the direction for real-time monitoring of tax obligations such asGSTand PAYG withholding. This represents a shift from retrospective reporting toward …

The global minimum tax remains a coordinated OECD/G20 effort to place a floor under corporate tax competition. Under the GloBE (Global Anti-Base Erosion) rules, MNEs (Multinational Enterprises) with revenues above EUR 750 million face a 15% minimum effective tax rate in each jurisdiction.

UnderPAYG withholding in Australia,taxmust be withheld from certain payments made to others. These include payments to employees, company directors, office holders, and workers engaged under labour-hire agreements. It also applies to payments made under voluntary agreements and situations where a supplier does not provide …

Australian residents are required to declare all income earned both locally and internationally. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) refers to this asworldwide income. This includes income from work, business, investments, and capital gains on overseas assets. Reporting global income ensures fairness in the tax …

Australia’s tax‑filing landscape has shifted significantly in recent years, with a growing reliance on digital platforms and online tools that streamline the process of completing your tax return. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) now supports a variety of web‑based systems, and private software providers …

Selling a property in Australia isn’t just about finding the right buyer and closing the deal; it also comes with tax implications that can significantly affect your financial outcome. One of the most important considerations is theCapital Gains Tax(CGT), which applies when you sell …