ATO focus on small business November 2025

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The ATO is zeroing in on common business tax errors across industries like construction, IT and professional services, especially for businesses turning over $1M to $10M. From overclaimed deductions to FBT myths about dual cab utes, the message is clear: get it right before the ATO does.

Protect your business with the PPSR

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Protect your business assets with the PPSR. Learn how to secure goods, claim GST credits and reduce financial risk when selling, leasing or consigning property.

2025-26 Federal Budget Summary

Federal Budget

The 2025–26 Federal Budget outlines personal tax cuts, student debt relief and housing measures with minimal changes for small businesses and super, many of which remain uncertain pending the outcome of the upcoming federal election.

CGT withholding measure now law

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In January, the Government recently passed legislation making changes to the foreign resident capital gains withholding laws.

ATO’s notices of data-matching programs

ATO Expands Data Acquisition for Enhanced Compliance from 2024 to 2027 New initiatives will gather comprehensive information from various sources, impacting millions—understand what data the ATO will collect and its implications for taxpayers The ATO will acquire officeholder data from  ASIC and other bodies for the 2024 to 2027 income years, including name, address, date […]

Navigating the Main Residence Exemption

ATO ‘main residence exemption tips’ Key Considerations for Taxpayers When Selling a Home The main residence exemption needs to be considered in a variety of situations when a taxpayer sells a property they have lived in.  The ATO hopes that the following tips will help in this regard:  Taxpayers should consider if they have started […]

Sale of land subject to GST

AAT Rules on GST Liability for Land Sale Enterprise Activities Determination The AAT recently held that the sale of land by a taxpayer was subject to GST, as it was a supply made in the course of an enterprise being carried on by the taxpayer. The taxpayer purchased a single parcel of land in 2013 […]

Justin Flavel

Managing Director

Justin’s experience spans across 20 years in accounting, financial analysis and general business practice.

Although born and bred on the land, Justin’s interest was more in spreadsheets, ledgers, and finance which led him to attend university. In 1992, Justin graduated with a Bachelor of Business majoring in Accounting and Finance. As well as qualifying as a CPA member and becoming a Fellow of the Taxation Institute of Australia, he began gaining practical experience in small and mid-tier accounting practices.

During the late 90s, Justin decided to expand his horizons and travel through Europe. It was during this time that he seized the opportunity to expand his knowledge on the workings of large organisations by taking on roles in multinational corporations.

Today, Justin’s passion is in facilitating businesses to grow and evolve. His focus is on acting in the role of business mentor to help clients develop the full potential of their businesses. He joins clients on their unique journey, and provides the tools and knowledge they need along the way to make the right decisions.

Justin’s aim for his clients parallels his own philosophy and personal journey—focusing on his own career growth and business success while maintaining balance in his life with his wife and three daughters.

Omnis Group Managing Director - Justin Flavel