Employment Taxes Update series 2026
02/02/2026
At our annual Employment Taxes update, our experts delve into the ever-evolving world of employment taxes to help you stay ahead in this dynamic field.
Our Employment Taxes Update series is an exclusive event tailored for the Corporate, NFP and Government sectors. In each session, our experts will delve deeper into the ever-evolving world of employment taxes, offering you a unique opportunity to stay well informed to empower your organisation to navigate the complexities of the current tax landscape with confidence.
Session details
Session 1: Payday Super – What you need to know ahead of 1 July
A significant reform to superannuation means the super guarantee will need to be paid in line with salary and wages from 1 July 2026. With the ATO taking a proactive compliance approach, this change will require updates to your payroll processes, systems and internal controls to ensure you remain compliant.
This session will help you understand what these changes mean for your business. Get insights into the broader implications, learn a practical roadmap to help you prepare and walk through the latest compliance details released by the ATO.
Hear from Paul Hum, Tax Director and Employment & Payroll Tax Specialist, who has guided organisations through complex payroll reviews and regulatory changes.
Date
Thursday, 19 February 2026
Location
Online nationally – via Zoom webinar
Time
12pm – 12.45pm (AEDT)
Session 2: FBT update
In this session our employment tax experts will provide you with an update on:
- New and topical developments including:
- Grandfathering provisions for Plug-in Hybrid Electric VehiclesCourt case – benefits provided to owners
- ATO compliance activity including employee contributions
- FBT recap and savings opportunities for cars, dual cabs, carparking, entertainment, exemptions, combining business & personal travel and exemptions & rebates for not-for-profits
- Use of FBT software to streamline FBT Return preparation process.
Date
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Location
Online nationally – via Zoom webinar
Time
12pm – 1pm (AEDT)
Session 3: Employee share schemes and reporting obligations, incentives, ESAS
This informative session will provide the benefits of employee share schemes, including different plan structures, designs and alternatives, tax reporting obligations and the employee shares scheme start-up concessions. Kurt Tiam of Dentons Australia Limited will join the discussion on how to design and implement an effective ESS plan and the key terms to consider.
Date
Thursday, 19 March 2026
Location
Online nationally – via Zoom webinar
Time
12pm – 1pm (AEDT)
Session 4: Employer vs contractor
This session will walk through the latest employment tax and income tax developments, including how the rules treat contractors and what this means for your business. We will touch on current audit activity, the Fair Work and common law changes affecting employee vs contractor assessments, and the practical issues we see when clients get reviewed.
We will also discuss the Commissioner’s updated personal services income guidance, providing context that may assist you when negotiating terms or engaging labour‑based contractors.
We will demonstrate how technology can support better contractor governance, from improving data matching to strengthening review processes and reducing manual work.
This session will provide the latest developments in legislation and case law, regulator practices and leveraging technology to assist with compliance.
Date
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Location
Online nationally – via Zoom webinar
Time
12pm – 1pm (AEDT)
Who should attend?
- Tax managers and their support staff
- Human resource management/remuneration and benefits managers
- Other staff interested in employer tax compliance, such as CFOs, financial controllers, CEOs and directors
Expert speakers
Jason Ch’ng
Head of Tax Information Solutions
SW
Justin Batticciotto
Associate Director
SW
