30/03/2026
For the ninth consecutive year, SW Accountants & Advisors has been recognised as a finalist in the Beaton Client Choice Awards, reflecting continued strong client feedback as the firm operates at a growing national scale. As SW continues to grow in size and complexity, this recognition reinforces the firm’s ability to maintain high‑quality client outcomes […]
23/03/2026
Taking control of a corporate trustee can trigger landholder duty, even without acquiring land or units. The Supreme Court of Victoria has confirmed that assuming full control of a trustee company may amount to acquiring ‘control’ of the underlying landholding trust under section 82 of the Duties Act 2000 (Vic). In Tao v Commissioner of […]
20/03/2026
What will the Federal Budget 2026 deliver to support you, your business, and your industry? With fuel prices rising, interest rates remaining elevated, cost of living pressures continuing, and global uncertainty affecting markets, the 2026 Federal Budget is being closely watched by individuals, business owners, and those responsible for managing and directing Australian businesses. Our […]
19/03/2026
Division 296 has now become law, introducing an additional tax on superannuation earnings for individuals with very large super balances from 1 July 2026, with first assessments expected after 30 June 2027. The long-awaited Division 296 tax has now passed both houses of Parliament and received Royal assent, becoming law under the Treasury Laws Amendment […]
18/03/2026
From 1 July 2026, several key superannuation thresholds will increase due to indexation. These changes create additional opportunities for eligible individuals to make larger contributions to super in a tax-effective environment, particularly where non-concessional and bring-forward strategies are being considered. We summarise the main changes below and explain what they may mean for you. Contribution […]
16/03/2026
SW Accountants & Advisors has been recognised by the Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE) as No. 3 in Accounting and Professional Services and No. 5 Top Graduate Employer across all industries (medium program). CEO Duane Rogers said, “This recognition matters because it comes directly from our graduates. It reflects the care, time and commitment […]
05/03/2026
The government will increase the minimum annual distribution rate while allowing funds to smooth distributions over a three-year period. The Federal Government has announced significant reforms to the regulation of Private Ancillary Funds (PAFs) and Public Ancillary Funds (PuAFs) as part of its broader objective to increase philanthropic giving in Australia. These changes flow from […]
04/03/2026
The Australian Government has released the Treasury Laws Amendment (Payday Superannuation) Regulations 2026, with two important changes for employers. Coming into effect from 1 July 2026, there will be an administrative uplift that rewards early action, and a much more limited power for the Commissioner to extend deadlines. The Treasury Laws Amendment (Payday Superannuation) Regulations […]
03/03/2026
The Full Federal Court has ruled in favour of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), disallowing deductions for transactions between related parties which were not documented adequately. In Commissioner of Taxation v S.N.A Group Pty Ltd [2026] FCAFC 10 a group of entities collectively referred to as the S.N.A Group carried on real estate businesses. The […]
23/02/2026
Treasury has released a consultation paper outlining wide-ranging proposals to strengthen governance and oversight across Australia’s $2 trillion registered managed investment scheme (MIS) sector. The proposed reforms would materially reshape MIS governance, introducing higher compliance standards, greater board independence, reduced related party risk, and increased regulatory visibility to enhance accountability and investor protection. The proposals […]