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Advice under development – 2026 Budget-related issues

Advice and guidance we are developing on 2026 Budget-related issues.

Last updated 5 October 2026

[4270] Dynamic pay as you go instalments – general interest charge on excessive variation [updated]

Title

Final Practical Compliance Guideline

Dynamic pay as you go instalments: general interest charge on excessive variation – ATO compliance approach

Purpose

This Guideline outlines the Commissioner’s practical compliance approach to the application of a general interest charge on excessive variations of pay as you go (PAYG) instalments under Subdivision 45-G of Schedule 1 to the Taxation Administration Act 1953 if taxpayers use the Dynamic PAYG instalment method.

Expected completion

Late 2026

Comments

Draft Practical Compliance Guideline PCG 2026/D3 Dynamic pay as you go instalments and general interest charge on excessive variation – ATO compliance approach published on 24 June 2026. Comments period closed on 28 August 2026.

Contact

IAIPAG@ato.gov.au

[4287] Standard deduction for work-related expenses

Title

Final Law Companion Ruling

Standard deduction for work-related expenses

Purpose

This final Ruling provides an overview of how the standard deduction for work-related expenses operates, as contained in section 25-130 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

Expected completion

To be advised

Comments

Draft Law Companion Ruling LCR 2026/D5 The standard deduction for work-related expenses published on 26 August 2026. Comments period closes on 7 October 2026.

Contact

Shaun Thomas, Individuals & Intermediaries

IAIPAG@ato.gov.au

QC57882