Tax Time 2026!

Tax Time Shake-Up: What Every Aussie Needs to Know for 2026–27! Tax time is just around the corner, with a number of changes set to kick in from July 1. So what do you need to know and how can you prepare? On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Mark Chapman, director of tax communications at H&R Block, to break down the key updates and the moves to make before and after June 30. 00:00 Introduction 01:07 Federal budget tax changes overview 01:36 What’s changing with negative gearing? 03:09 Capital gains tax overhaul 04:50 Family trusts and the 30% minimum tax 06:22 $1,000 instant deduction 08:24 Working Australians Tax Offset 09:51 Lower income tax rates and super changes 11:42 Who the ATO is targeting this year 14:49 EOFY checklist: practical steps to take now 17:10 — Common mistakes when preparing a tax return 18:30 Conclusion Podcast Links: Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Money Website YouTube Podcast Playlist Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au Get stories like this in our newsletter: bit.ly/3GDirbR

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Tax Time 2026! is an episode from Friends With Money by Money Magazine.

This episode is 19:34 long.

This episode was published on Jun 3, 2026.

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