All new informationhttps://www.ato.gov.auen-auMonday, September 7, 2026img/logo-ato.gifAustralian Taxation Officehttps://www.ato.gov.auDivision 296 and SMSF auditshttps://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/super-for-individuals-and-families/self-managed-super-funds-smsf/smsf-newsroom/division-296-and-smsf-auditsDivision 296 started on 1 July 2026. Check valuation evidence and member return allocations in SMSF audits.Monday, August 31, 2026Reinforcing PAYG instalment obligationshttps://www.ato.gov.au/tax-and-super-professionals/for-tax-professionals/tax-professionals-newsroom/reinforcing-payg-instalment-obligationsWe're contacting taxpayers who have varied their PAYG instalments to nil for multiple years, with information about their obligations.Tuesday, September 1, 2026A word from Tom Wheeler – September 2026https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/not-for-profit-organisations/not-for-profit-newsroom/a-word-from-tom-wheeler-september-2026Assistant Commissioner Tom Wheeler on not letting things slide, DGR application pitfalls and late lodgment penalties.Tuesday, September 1, 2026Lodge prior year returns and add new clients by 31 Octoberhttps://www.ato.gov.au/tax-and-super-professionals/for-tax-professionals/tax-professionals-newsroom/lodge-prior-year-returns-and-add-new-clients-by-31-octoberDon't miss the deadline or your clients won't receive your lodgment program due dates.Thursday, September 3, 2026$20,000 instant asset write-off (IAWO) here to stayhttps://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/small-business-newsroom/20000-instant-asset-writeoff-iawo-here-to-stayEligible small businesses can continue to claim an immediate deduction for assets costing less than $20,000.Friday, September 4, 2026Driving awareness of FBT obligationshttps://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/small-business-newsroom/driving-awareness-of-fbt-obligationsCase study: The purchase of a company car led to an unexpected tax bill.Friday, September 4, 2026Managing NFP authorised contacts and permissionshttps://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/not-for-profit-organisations/not-for-profit-newsroom/managing-nfp-authorised-contacts-and-permissionsKeeping your Not-for-profit (NFP) authorised contacts and permissions up to date saves you delays and frustration.Tuesday, September 1, 2026Changes to company tax rateshttps://www.ato.gov.au/tax-rates-and-codes/company-tax-rate-changesWhen to apply the lower company tax rate and how to work out franking credits.Friday, September 4, 2026PAYG withholding annual report (interest, dividend and royalty payments) – completion guidehttps://www.ato.gov.au/forms-and-instructions/payg-withholding-annual-report-completion-guideHow to complete and lodge a PAYG withholding annual report for interest, dividend and royalty payments to non-residents.Friday, September 4, 2026PAYG withholding annual report (interest, dividend and royalty payments paid to non-residents)https://www.ato.gov.au/forms-and-instructions/payg-withholding-from-interest-dividend-and-royalty-payments-to-non-residents-annual-reportPrepare and lodge a PAYG withholding annual report for interest, dividend and royalty payments to non-residents.Friday, September 4, 2026Don't miss Form B for new PAYG instalment clientshttps://www.ato.gov.au/tax-and-super-professionals/for-tax-professionals/tax-professionals-newsroom/dont-miss-form-b-for-new-payg-instalment-clientsThe first PAYG instalment activity statement is now available – find out what you need to know.Friday, September 4, 2026ATO consultation reporthttps://www.ato.gov.au/about-ato/consultation/ato-consultation-reportMonthly report on ATO consultation activities.Thursday, September 3, 2026Open consultationhttps://www.ato.gov.au/about-ato/consultation/what-we-are-consulting-about/open-consultationYou can participate in our open consultation. We encourage you to have your say.Thursday, September 3, 2026Understand what travel expenses you can claim this tax timehttps://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/small-business-newsroom/understand-what-travel-expenses-you-can-claim-this-tax-timeLearn what travel expenses you can claim and the records you’ll need to keep.Friday, September 4, 2026Spring into good business habitshttps://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/small-business-newsroom/spring-into-good-business-habitsAssistant Commissioner, Angela Allen showcases support available to help small businesses flourish. Friday, September 4, 2026Busting Payday Super mythshttps://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/small-business-newsroom/busting-payday-super-mythsWe're myth busting again about Payday Super. Find out what's true to help you get it right. Friday, September 4, 2026Forgotten about access? Lets fix thathttps://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/not-for-profit-organisations/not-for-profit-newsroom/forgotten-about-access-lets-fix-thatSimple steps you can take to keep your NFP’s information, accounts and authorisations secure.Tuesday, September 1, 2026Applying for franking credit refundshttps://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/not-for-profit-organisations/not-for-profit-newsroom/applying-for-franking-credit-refundsApplications for franking credit refunds are now open.Thursday, September 3, 2026Commissioner's address at The Tax Institute's Tax Summit 2026https://www.ato.gov.au/media-centre/commissioners-address-at-the-tax-institutes-tax-summit-2026Commissioner of Taxation, Rob Heferen's address at The Tax Institute's Tax Summit.Thursday, September 3, 2026Busting Payday Super mythshttps://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/business-bulletins-newsroom/busting-payday-super-mythsWe're myth busting again about Payday Super! Employers should find out what's true to help them get it right.Thursday, September 3, 2026PAYG instalments for business and investment incomehttps://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/business-bulletins-newsroom/payg-instalments-for-business-and-investment-incomeIf you earn business or investment income, use PAYG instalments to make regular prepayments of tax.Thursday, September 3, 2026Fringe benefits tax could be attached to staff perkshttps://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/hiring-and-paying-your-workers/fringe-benefits-tax/fringe-benefits-tax-could-be-attached-to-staff-perksRewarding your team with perks can be good business. Understanding the fringe benefits tax (FBT) implications is too.Friday, September 4, 2026Software royalties: final taxation ruling and draft guidancehttps://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/business-bulletins-newsroom/software-royalties-final-taxation-ruling-and-draft-guidanceSoftware and tech businesses: read the final ruling and accompanying draft guidance setting out our compliance approach.Friday, September 4, 2026Why data quality matters for Payday Superhttps://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/small-business-newsroom/why-data-quality-matters-for-payday-superKeep your payroll data up to date to reduce errors, prevent delays and supports timely super payments.Friday, September 4, 2026Varying PAYG instalments for your SMSFhttps://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/super-for-individuals-and-families/self-managed-super-funds-smsf/smsf-newsroom/varying-payg-instalments-for-your-smsfFind out about varying your pay as you go (PAYG) instalments to reflect your expected end-of-year tax.Friday, September 4, 2026