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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 6 MIN

Accountants Give the 2026 Budget 3 Thumbs Down

from The Lat Chat · host Latitude Accountants

Labor has handed down the 2026 Federal Budget — and we watched it live so you don't have to dig through the noise. In this episode, our Chartered Accountants give their unfiltered first reactions: what they liked, what surprised them, and what they think it actually means for everyday Australians, business owners, and investors.GET A FREE CONSULTATION FOR ALL ABN HOLDERS 👉 https://forms.zohopublic.com/john205/form/GENERALENQUIRYFORM/formperma/VYEBrsCV_ompEVvnkA0eygWlJxXO5OajFsjjngf_jzwInside this episode:-Who the real winners and losers are in this budget-The $250 cost of living payment — is it actually enough?-Why moving back to indexation is actually a big deal-The business loss carryback and why it matters for business owners-The 30% minimum tax on trusts and what it means for families-The $1,000 general expense deduction and how it affects your return-Our live thumbs up or thumbs down verdict on the budgetThis is raw, practical insight from Chartered Accountants working directly with Australian businesses, investors, and families every day — no spin, just straight talk.OUR SERVICES 👉 https://latitudeaccountants.com.au/accounting-services/Follow Latitude Accountants:TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@latitudeaccountantsInstagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/latitudeaccountantsWebsite 👉 https://latitudeaccountants.com.au/For business enquiries: [email protected]: This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial, lending, legal, or tax advice. Please seek professional advice before making financial decisions.

Labor has handed down the 2026 Federal Budget — and we watched it live so you don't have to dig through the noise. In this episode, our Chartered Accountants give their unfiltered first reactions: what they liked, what surprised them, and what they think it actually means for everyday Australians, business owners, and investors.GET A FREE CONSULTATION FOR ALL ABN HOLDERS 👉 https://forms.zohopublic.com/john205/form/GENERALENQUIRYFORM/formperma/VYEBrsCV_ompEVvnkA0eygWlJxXO5OajFsjjngf_jzwInside this episode:-Who the real winners and losers are in this budget-The $250 cost of living payment — is it actually enough?-Why moving back to indexation is actually a big deal-The business loss carryback and why it matters for business owners-The 30% minimum tax on trusts and what it means for families-The $1,000 general expense deduction and how it affects your return-Our live thumbs up or thumbs down verdict on the budgetThis is raw, practical insight from Chartered Accountants working directly with Australian businesses, investors, and families every day — no spin, just straight talk.OUR SERVICES 👉 https://latitudeaccountants.com.au/accounting-services/Follow Latitude Accountants:TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@latitudeaccountantsInstagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/latitudeaccountantsWebsite 👉 https://latitudeaccountants.com.au/For business enquiries: [email protected]: This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial, lending, legal, or tax advice. Please seek professional advice before making financial decisions.

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