Business measures: cash-flow support and reporting changes
2026 Federal Budget Proposal
Highlights for business owners and finance teams:
- Loss carry-back reinstated: companies can offset current losses against prior years and receive refunds.
- Instant asset write-off: $20,000 threshold made permanent for eligible small businesses.
- Monthly PAYG option: SMEs can opt into monthly instalments from 1 July 2027.
- Audit threshold increases: more companies classified as “small”, reducing reporting requirements.
Electric vehicles (FBT): concessions tightened over time
- FBT exemption tightened over time.
- Concessions gradually reduced between 2027 and 2029.
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