June Updates

In Episode 3 of Tax Talks, Andrew Henshaw, Rajan Verma and special guest Nick Schaeffer (Partner, PGP Consulting) unpack the biggest Australian tax developments affecting accountants, advisers and business owners. Topics include the High Court's landmark Bendel decision on Division 7A and unpaid present entitlements (UPEs), the latest Federal Budget tax measures, Victoria's updated trust duty guidance, significant payroll tax developments, residency and CGT cases, and what practitioners should be preparing for in the new financial year. In this episode: Bendel: What the High Court decision means for Division 7A, UPEs and trust distributions. The ATO's Decision Impact Statement and practical implications for advisers. Federal Budget updates, including changes to CGT, negative gearing, SMSF borrowing arrangements and innovative business concessions. Victorian trust variation guidance and stamp duty risks. Payroll tax grouping and degrouping developments following the Winya decision. Residency, hardship and payroll tax cases every adviser should know. Practical tax planning considerations for FY2026 and beyond. Whether you're a tax adviser, accountant, business owner or legal professional, this episode delivers practical insights into the latest tax developments and how they may affect your clients and practice. Topics: Division 7A, Bendel, UPEs, Small Business CGT Concessions, Payroll Tax, Trusts, SMSFs, Tax Residency, Victorian Stamp Duty, ATO Updates, Tax Planning, Australian Tax Law, Accountants, Tax Practitioners, Federal Budget, Tax Talks Australia.