Shakespeare Financial Services https://shakes.com.au/ Chartered Accountants, Financial Services, Superannuation Services, and Leasing and Mortgage Solutions Thu, 14 May 2026 04:37:18 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://shakes.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/cropped-fav-32x32.png Shakespeare Financial Services https://shakes.com.au/ 32 32 2026–27 Federal Budget: Key Announcements https://shakes.com.au/accounting-tax/2026-27-federal-budget-key-announcements?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2026-27-federal-budget-key-announcements Thu, 14 May 2026 04:37:15 +0000 https://shakes.com.au/?p=37143 On Tuesday, 12 May 2026, Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the 2026–27 Federal Budget, outlining what the Government has described as its most ambitious reform agenda to date. This year’s Budget focuses heavily on housing affordability, cost-of-living pressures, healthcare investment and long-term economic resilience, while also introducing significant proposed changes to property investment taxation. The […]

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]]> Fuel Tax Credit Changes Now in Effect: What Businesses Need to Know https://shakes.com.au/accounting-tax/fuel-tax-credit-changes-now-in-effect-what-businesses-need-to-know?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fuel-tax-credit-changes-now-in-effect-what-businesses-need-to-know Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:23:09 +0000 https://shakes.com.au/?p=37112 Businesses claiming Fuel Tax Credits should be aware of changes impacting the April–June 2026 BAS period. The Federal Government has introduced a temporary 32c per litre reduction in fuel excise, alongside a three-month reduction of the heavy vehicle road user charge to zero and a six-month deferral of the next scheduled increase. As a result, […]

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]]> Payroll Is Changing: How to Prepare for Payday Super https://shakes.com.au/superannuation/payroll-is-changing-how-to-prepare-for-payday-super?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=payroll-is-changing-how-to-prepare-for-payday-super Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:34:29 +0000 https://shakes.com.au/?p=37101 Significant changes are coming to Australia’s superannuation system, with the introduction of Payday Super now officially legislated. From 1 July 2026, employers will be required to pay superannuation at the same time as salary and wages – fundamentally reshaping payroll processes and cash flow management. For many businesses, this marks one of the most substantial […]

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]]> Preparing for the 31 March Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) Deadline https://shakes.com.au/accounting-tax/preparing-for-the-31-march-fringe-benefits-tax-fbt-deadline-your-2025-26-fbt-preparation-checklist?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=preparing-for-the-31-march-fringe-benefits-tax-fbt-deadline-your-2025-26-fbt-preparation-checklist Thu, 12 Mar 2026 03:07:56 +0000 https://shakes.com.au/?p=37085 For many small and medium-sized businesses, Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) can be overlooked until the end of the financial year. However, preparing early helps avoid unexpected liabilities, compliance risks and last-minute administration. The FBT year runs from 1 April to 31 March, and preparation before 31 March 2026 is essential to ensure your business records […]

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]]> Consumer Price Index (CPI) Rent Review https://shakes.com.au/superannuation/consumer-price-index-rent-review?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=consumer-price-index-rent-review Wed, 23 Aug 2023 06:46:43 +0000 https://shakes.com.au/?p=36541 The post Consumer Price Index (CPI) Rent Review appeared first on Shakespeare Financial Services.

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]]> Implications of subdivision https://shakes.com.au/accounting-tax/thinking-of-subdividing?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thinking-of-subdividing Thu, 10 Aug 2023 07:21:53 +0000 https://shakes.com.au/?p=36469 The post Implications of subdivision appeared first on Shakespeare Financial Services.

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