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29/10/2026

Wrapping a crypto asset doesn’t change your economic exposure. Under the ATO’s draft view, it can still trigger capital gains tax.

> Draft Taxation Determination TD 2026/D2 treats both wrapping and unwrapping a crypto asset as a CGT event. The wrapped token is treated as a separate asset from the original.

> A second draft, TR 2026/D1, sets out when airdropped tokens are income. The answer depends on whether you receive them in a business, for services, or passively as an investor.

Both are still drafts, but they show how the ATO is approaching crypto. For family groups with crypto spread across wallets, exchanges or entities, now is a good time to review this year’s transactions and records.

We explain what the drafts mean for you: https://au.andersen.com/ato-crypto-asset-guidance/

22/10/2026

New laws now give the Tax Practitioners Board stronger powers to act on tax adviser misconduct, and practitioners must tell clients about certain sanctions.

Also in our October Monthly Tax Update:
→ Draft changes to the R&D tax incentive
→ A proposed 50 per cent CGT discount for start-up investors
→ Monthly PAYG instalments proposed from 1 July 2027
→ ATO credit card payments extended to 30 June 2027

Read the full update: https://au.andersen.com/october-2026-monthly-tax-update/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mtu_oct_2026&utm_content=company_page

23/09/2026

If your family group holds assets in a discretionary trust, the planning window for the proposed 30 per cent minimum tax is now open. Draft legislation was released this month, with the tax proposed to apply from 1 July 2028.

Our September Monthly Tax Update covers that and the other changes that matter:

> Now law: loss carry-back and the permanent $20,000 instant asset write-off, both commencing 1 October 2026

> Finalised: the ATO's position on when cross-border software payments are royalties subject to withholding tax

> In draft: ATO guidance on crypto airdrops, Payday Super for labour hire arrangements and the new $1,000 standard deduction

> Under review: the director penalty regime, with the Tax Ombudsman taking submissions until 29 September

Swipe through for what to do now, what to do next and what to keep note of.

Read the full update: https://ow.ly/T3CN50ZQoE1

15/09/2026

The 2026-27 Federal Budget tax measures have now passed Parliament, bringing important changes for businesses, investors and property owners.

From the return of Loss Carry Back and a permanent $20,000 Instant Asset Write-Off, to amendments to the recently enacted negative gearing reforms, the new legislation introduces both opportunities and planning considerations.

Our latest article explores what has changed, who may be affected, and the practical implications of the new rules.

Read the full article: https://au.andersen.com/budget-2026-27-tax-reforms/

10/09/2026

The OECD’s latest Corporate Tax Statistics highlight a clear trend: Greater transparency, increased scrutiny and growing compliance obligations for multinational businesses.

With Global Minimum Tax implementation advancing and tax authorities gaining access to more detailed multinational data, ensuring your tax positions are consistent, documented and defensible has never been more important.

Our latest article examines the key findings and what they mean for multinational enterprises operating in Australia and globally.

Read the full article: https://ow.ly/XXL750ZLJm8

18/08/2026

August Tax Update: Reform Proposals, Compliance Focus and International Tax Developments.

This month's update highlights proposed CGT and negative gearing reforms, increased regulatory compliance activity, and ongoing international tax developments. With consultation periods underway and new ATO guidance being released, taxpayers and advisers should stay across the latest changes.

In our August Tax Update, we cover:

> Proposed CGT and negative gearing reforms, including consultation opportunities and the next tranche of Treasury measures.

> Increased compliance focus from the ATO and other regulators, with expanded data matching, governance requirements and taxpayer risk management initiatives.

> International tax developments, including OECD BEPS measures, Global Minimum Tax updates and the release of 2026 corporate statistics.

> New guidance from the Tax Practitioners Board on the use of AI in tax practice and the responsibilities of practitioners.

> Recent ATO rulings covering corporate restructures, capital returns, employee share schemes, retirement arrangements and electric vehicle subscription programs.

Read the full update to stay across the latest tax, compliance and policy developments: https://au.andersen.com/august-2026-monthly-tax-update/

10/08/2026

Trust is no longer assumed. It's being regulated.

Around the world, governments and regulators are introducing new frameworks to improve transparency, strengthen governance, and increase accountability across tax, data protection and financial reporting.

For businesses, the shift goes beyond compliance. It's about demonstrating credibility, managing risk, and building confidence with investors, customers and stakeholders.

This month's Global Insights highlights how jurisdictions are reinforcing transparency standards and governance expectations, and what that means for organisations operating in an increasingly interconnected world.

Hear it straight from our on‑the‑ground experts worldwide:

Malaysia - Sustainability Moves from Reporting to Strategy: https://www.boardroomlimited.com/my/2026/03/27/sustainability-reporting-in-malaysia-why-it-is-time-to-take-it-seriously/

Mauritius - Expanded Enforcement Powers:https://mu.andersen.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-Tax-Lens.pdf

Guatemala - A New Era of AML Compliance: https://central-law.com/guatemala-compliance-la-trascendencia-e-implicaciones-del-decreto-15-2026-una-nueva-etapa-para-la-prevencion-del-lavado-de-dinero-y-el-fortalecimiento-de-la-funcion-notarial/

Georgia - Data Protection Takes Centre Stage: https://ge.andersen.com/mandatory-data-protection-officer-georgia/

Italy - ESG Expectations Continue to Grow: https://it.andersen.com/novita-esg-giugno-2026/

Read the full analysis from our global team: https://online.andersen.com/29/2468/august-2026/global-insights---july-2026.asp

04/08/2026

Are you across the ATO's compliance priorities for 2025–26?

The ATO has identified several key focus areas for family groups and private clients, including Division 7A, trust distributions, succession planning, and the use of business funds for personal purposes. Understanding these priorities can help reduce risk and avoid unexpected tax outcomes.

In this article, our Private Client Services team outlines the ATO's latest compliance focus areas and shares practical insights to help you stay ahead.

Read the full article here: https://au.andersen.com/ato-compliance-focus-2025-26/

28/07/2026

There isn't one Great Australian Dream any more. There are several, and the new property rules shift the maths on all of them.

The negative gearing and capital gains tax changes received Royal Assent on 26 June and commence on 1 July 2027. That gives the market a year to decide what it thinks, and the deciding has already started.

Richard Temlett, National Executive Director of Research at Charter Keck Cramer, joins Cameron Allen and Callen Dendle on The Considered Move to work through where the pressure actually lands.

There is no single property market outcome. Build to rent, house and land, and social and affordable housing sit on one side. Build to sell apartments and mum and dad investors sit on the other. Which one you are depends on where you are invested.

Listen to our latest episode of the The Considered Move: https://au.andersen.com/property-market-outlook-after-the-budget/

21/07/2026

The ATO doesn't refund regret.

The 50 per cent capital gains tax (CGT) discount is one of the measures on the table under the proposed Federal Budget 2026-27, and the instinct for anyone weighing a sale is to move quickly. Moving quickly is not the same as moving well.

In the this episode of The Considered Move, Cameron Allen and Callen Dendle sit down with Dermot Reiter of APT Wealth Partners to separate what is really changing on capital gains from what isn't. They cover where the genuine deadlines sit, who is actually affected, and the costly mistakes people make when they act on a headline rather than the detail.

There is a window to act before 30 June 2027. Whether you should use it depends entirely on your position.

Listen to the full episode: https://au.andersen.com/proposed-capital-gains-tax-changes/

If you would like to talk through what the proposed changes mean for you, contact Andersen.

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