
Beyond the Balance Sheet – Q3 2026: The Dust Settles
Division 296 is here, CGT reform is now law, fuel excise relief has ended, and the Instant Asset Write-off is permanent. Your Q3 wrap-up from YBM.

Division 296 is here, CGT reform is now law, fuel excise relief has ended, and the Instant Asset Write-off is permanent. Your Q3 wrap-up from YBM.

Primary production income can swing wildly from one year to the next – and without help, a bumper year can push you into the top tax bracket. Income averaging smooths this out over a rolling 5-year window. Here’s how it works, who qualifies, and the key rules to know.

If your business runs vehicles, machinery or off-road equipment, you could be claiming back a portion of the fuel tax you pay. Here’s who’s eligible, how fuel tax credits are calculated, and how to claim them on your BAS – plus what rising fuel prices mean for your bottom line.

AML/CTF Laws Are Changing | YBM Important information for our clients AML/CTF

Beyond The Balance Sheet – Your Q2 2026 update from YBM: featuring team highlights, our latest blogs, Payday Super, Division 296, AML/CTF Tranche 2, the phasing out of fuel relief starting 1 July 2026 & more.

NSW construction employers carry two annual obligations that trip businesses up every year: the portable long service leave scheme and the Taxable Payments Annual Report. Here are the key dates, employer duties, and the risk areas worth reviewing before 30 June.

The Farm Management Deposits scheme lets primary producers make tax-deductible deposits in strong years and draw them down as assessable income in lean ones. Here’s how eligibility, account rules, and deductible vs non-deductible deposits actually work

Payroll tax can be complex, but understanding your obligations is essential for NSW businesses. This guide breaks down key thresholds, rates and compliance requirements to help you manage payroll tax with confidence.

Written by Kushumita Gurung The Australian Government has introduced significant updates to

As living costs rise and budgets tighten, cash flow planning is essential in 2026. Learn how interest rate pressure, changing consumer spending, and increased ATO debt recovery can impact households and businesses — and what to do next.



