
Work Vehicles, FBT and the Risks of Getting It Wrong
ATO scrutiny of work vehicle FBT is rising as data matching drives audits

ATO scrutiny of work vehicle FBT is rising as data matching drives audits

Kilgour confirms no minority discount in coordinated 100% business sales.

FBT season is a reminder for family businesses to review director benefits

Australia’s “Ambitious Australia” R&D review signals a major shift toward innovation-led growth, with stronger incentives and support for businesses investing in research and development. For SMEs and startups, this creates a significant opportunity to accelerate growth, access funding, and gain a competitive edge—provided they effectively leverage programs like the R&D Tax Incentive.
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30 April 2026 is the deadline startups can’t afford to miss. If you don’t register your R&D activities with AusIndustry by then, you lose access to the R&D Tax Incentive. With strict rules and rising ATO scrutiny, the right R&D consultant can mean the difference between unlocking funding and leaving money on the table.

A Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) is a non-resident company under effective Australian control, and Australian residents with substantial interests must include their share of its income or gains in their assessable income.

Australian businesses engaging in cross-border trade must carefully apply GST rules, which vary depending on whether transactions involve goods, services, or digital products and whether the customer is a GST-registered business (B2B) or consumer (B2C).

The MVP Ventures Program provides NSW startups with funding of $20,000–$75,000 to accelerate the journey from prototype to market-ready product.

In 2025, the ATO and DISR are tightening compliance, focusing on genuine R&D, accurate documentation, and high-risk industries like software, construction, agriculture, and mining.

Startups in New South Wales developing innovative products can access the MVP Ventures Grant—funding of up to $75,000 to move prototypes to market-ready solutions. Engaging a consultant can maximise your chances of success by ensuring a compelling, compliant application and integrating other funding incentives.

Free trials aren’t as effective as they once were — today’s customers expect more than just access. To convert them into paying subscribers, businesses need to design engaging, guided experiences that highlight real value from the start.

Late payroll isn’t just a small slip—it can erode employee trust, disrupt operations, and put businesses at risk of penalties from the ATO and other regulators. By ensuring payroll is accurate and on time, companies protect both financial stability and workplace culture.

The ATO’s Small Business Superannuation Clearing House will close to new users from 1 October 2025 and shut down completely by 1 July 2026. Small employers relying on this free service should start preparing now by exploring alternative super payment solutions.

Loan interest isn’t automatically tax-deductible—it depends on how the borrowed funds are used. If the money supports income-generating activities, the interest may be deductible, but if it relates to private expenses, it usually isn’t.
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