On 12 May 2026, Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered his fifth Federal Budget, outlining a range of measures impacting property, trusts and business taxation in Australia.
Join our upcoming live webinar, where Brett Young, National Tax Director, will provide a clear overview of the key announcements and share practical insights to help you stay informed and plan ahead.
In this practical, easy‑to‑follow live webinar, we’ll cover:
1. Personal tax
- Tax rates
- New $1,000 standard deduction for individuals
- Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) changes, including the transition to a 25% FBT rate for electric vehicles (EVs)
2. Tax reform – Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and negative gearing
- Changes to the 50% CGT discount
- Updates to negative gearing rules
3. Tax reform – 30% minimum tax – discretionary trusts
- Introduction of a proposed 30% minimum tax for discretionary trusts
4. Business tax
- $20,000 instant asset write‑off
- Loss refundability for businesses and start‑ups
- Research and Development (R&D) tax incentive updates
- Expansion of venture capital tax incentives
- Pay As You Go (PAYG) instalments – pilot scheme for monthly payments (small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs))
5. International tax
- Changes to Foreign Resident CGT
- Global minimum tax developments
Whether you’re making decisions for your business or your investments, this session will help you navigate what’s ahead and plan your next steps with confidence.
Who should attend our live webinar?
This session is designed for business owners, investors and individuals looking to understand the key Federal Budget measures and how they may impact planning, investments and future decision‑making.
