Australian Federal Budget 2018-19
Reports, insights and analysis of the Federal Budget delivered in Canberra
In brief
- The Federal Budget 2018 was handed down in Canberra on Tuesday 8 May 2018
- 7-year personal tax cut plan, R&D shakeup and instant asset write off extension announced
- While major tax reform missed out again, Australia may see an early return to surplus
Tax Leader Australia Michael Croker CA and Superannuation Leader Tony Negline CA participated in this year's budget lock-up.
This year's Federal Budget announced a new Low and Middle Income Tax Offset (LMTO). Tax Leader Michael Croker's budget commentary explains how to prepare for questions from your clients. This year's budget also announced that the ATO will get more money for individual tax compliance activities. Accountants are now on notice to review their compliance and risk procedures. Michael Croker also observed that the Division 7A announcement is a ticking time bomb for private companies.
Superannuation Leader Tony Negline's policy analysis covers the range of small adjustments to the superannuation system in this year's budget. Tony comments that the budget announcement on triennial SMSF audits will have a big impact on our members who are specialist SMSF auditors. He also questions whether the Federal Budget work test concession for those with a lower balance super overly complicates the post 65 super contribution rules. We welcome the government's commendable announcements on a range of measures to help those with lower super balances.
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Blogs, opinion and interviews
- Budget 2018 - main highlights
- Just Increase the Minimum Employer Super Threshold
- It’s not a super focused budget but there’s still plenty to consider
- Interest deductions to be denied for holding vacant land
- Digital Tax up for discussion says Treasurer Scott Morrison
- The new Low and Middle Income Tax Offset - Prepare for lots of client questions
- Time to ask the question: is Division 7A too hard to fix?
- Tax agents on notice about personal tax returns
- Tax reform needed in May budget
- Tax reform still a hard budget sell
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Press releases
- Tax Time 2018 will give accountants a chance to compare impact of tax policies for clients
- Budget 2018: the pros and cons of the Federal Government's R&D initiatives
- Feeling rich, but unloved after Budget night?
- Low Income Super Balance Measures welcomed, but easier and cheaper solution available
- Government makes retirement planning slightly easier for retirees
- More funding for Tax Practitioners Board good. Review of tax regulatory environment would be better
- At last, a strategy to address the Black Economy. But all businesses have role to play.
- Exclusive budget poll reveals top priorities for Australians & calls for action on black economy
- Exclusive Ipsos poll reveals overwhelming support for tax cuts for individuals and business
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- Public Debt and Deficits: designing a Framework for Australia's Future
