Recap: Key dates for employers in 2026
When you employ workers, you’ll have a range of important dates and obligations that you need to meet throughout the year. To help you prepare and be ready, we’ve listed key dates and what you need to do.
EOFY 2026: The record-keeping habits that separate clean tax returns from costly ones
If your record keeping feels reactive rather than reliable, now is the time to reset. Reach out to Omnis to review your systems, close any gaps and make EOFY a process, not a problem.
Dental expenses are private expenses
Think dental bills and grooming costs are tax-deductible? The ATO has issued a clear warning — most personal appearance expenses won’t pass the test.
Getting Rental Property Repairs Right at Tax Time
Taxpayers who have had work done on their rental property should ensure the expense is categorised correctly to avoid errors when completing their tax return.
Business tax and payroll updates August 2025
Paid Parental Leave just got better — with more weeks, higher payments and super contributions now included. Plus, new rules on Division 7A and tax amendments could impact your business. Need help navigating the changes? Contact Omnis today.
Not-for-profit self-review return due March
As the Not-for-profit self-review tax return is due in March, the ATO has published their Q&As ‘busting’ various NFP ‘myths’.
When to lodge SMSF annual returns
All trustees of SMSFs with assets as at 30 June 2024 need to lodge an SMSF annual return (‘SAR’) for the 2023/24 financial year.
Penalties imposed on taxpayer who falsely amended tax returns
AAT Upholds ATO Decision on Shortfall Penalties for False Tax Returns Reckless Conduct Leads to Penalties for Incorrect Deductions Claimed on Amended Returns The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (‘AAT’) recently affirmed the ATO’s decision to impose shortfall penalties on a taxpayer who had lodged false amended income tax returns. The taxpayer had lodged income tax returns […]
Taxpayers can start lodging their tax returns
Streamlined Tax Lodgment: ATO Pre-Filled Data Simplifies the Process Ensure Accurate Deduction Claims and Stay Informed of Changing Rules With millions of pieces of information now pre-filled (including information from most banks, employers, government agencies and private health insurers), the ATO is giving taxpayers with simple affairs the ‘green light’ to lodge their tax returns. […]
What laws do SMSFs need to adhere to?
Navigating the Legal Landscape: Responsibilities of SMSF Trustees Understanding the Legislative Framework and Compliance Obligations for Self-Managed Super Funds As a trustee of a self-managed super fund (SMSF) there are responsibilities and rules you must follow. At the most fundamental level, you need to make sure your SMSF is functioning under the relevant laws. As a type of superannuation fund, trustees […]
