Navigate the complexities of Australian tax with clarity and confidence. Hosted by AI voices and brought to you by Ben De Rosa, the director of Aevum Accounting Pty Ltd, this podcast cuts through the jargon to deliver expert insights on individual tax returns, business taxation, compliance, and strategic tax planning. Whether you're an individual looking to maximise your refund and understand your obligations, or a business owner aiming for optimal tax structuring and compliance, we provide reliable guidance. Tune in for practical strategies, up-to-date information, and the peace of mind.
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Navigate the complexities of Australian tax with clarity and confidence. Hosted by AI voices and brought to you by Ben De Rosa, the director of Aevum Accounting Pty Ltd, this podcast cuts through the jargon to deliver expert insights on individual tax returns, business taxation, compliance, and strategic tax planning. Whether you're an individual looking to maximise your refund and understand your obligations, or a business owner aiming for optimal tax structuring and compliance, we provide reliable guidance. Tune in for practical strategies, up-to-date information, and the peace of mind.
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August 13, 2026
The Thousand Dollar Deduction: What It's Actually Worth
<p>You've seen the headline: a $1,000 instant tax deduction, no receipts required. What almost nobody tells you is what it's actually worth in your pocket — and the answer is closer to $200 than $1,000.</p><p>In this episode, Mia and Leo cut through the noise on the new standard deduction for work-related expenses. It's now law, it starts with the 2026-27 return, and it will genuinely help millions of Australians. But it also comes with a record-keeping trap that could cost you far more than it gives you.</p><p>In this episode, we cover:</p><p><strong>It's Law, Not a Proposal:</strong> It passed both houses on 25 June 2026 and received Royal Assent the next day. A lot of the coverage online still says "draft" or "proposed" because it was written before then — check the date on what you're reading.</p><p><strong>Not This Year:</strong> It first applies to the 2026-27 return, which you'll lodge from July 2027. It does not apply to the return you're lodging right now.</p><p><strong>What It's Actually Worth:</strong> A deduction reduces your taxable income, not your tax bill. So $1,000 is worth about $170 at the lowest rate, $320 in the middle, and $470 at the top. Treasury's own estimate of the average benefit is $205.</p><p><strong>A Floor, Not a Bonus:</strong> It's applied automatically, and it's reduced by whatever work-related expenses you actually claim. Claim $400 and your standard deduction drops to $600 — you land on $1,000 either way.</p><p><strong>Sarah and Dan:</strong> An office worker with $200 of expenses ends up around $250 better off and never thinks about it again. An electrician with $2,500 of tools and gear gains nothing at all — and goes backwards if he starts binning receipts.</p><p><strong>The Trap Worth Knowing:</strong> If you claim even a dollar over $1,000, you need records for the whole amount, not just the part above $1,000. There is no free first thousand you don't have to prove.</p><p><strong>Should You Stop Keeping Receipts?</strong> No — and that's the ATO's own advice. Unexpected costs can push you over the line without you noticing, and by then it's too late to go back and collect them.</p><p><strong>Who Misses Out:</strong> It applies to salary and wages and similar labour income. It does not apply to business income or dividend income, so sole traders and investors are outside it entirely.</p><p><strong>The Union Fees Quirk:</strong> Union fees and professional association memberships don't reduce your standard deduction — so you claim them separately and keep the full $1,000 on top. The one receipt worth chasing even if everything else is under the line.</p><p><strong>Who This Really Changes Things For:</strong> If your work expenses sit consistently under $1,000, this is a genuine simplification. If you're a tradie, nurse or agent, you're likely well past the line already and nothing much changes.</p><p><strong>The Rate Cut Alongside It:</strong> The second bracket dropped from 16% to 15% from 1 July 2026, and drops again to 14% from 1 July 2027 — that one turns up in your pay, not your refund.</p><p>$1,000 sounds like a lot. $200 in your pocket is the honest version. It's still worth having — it just helps to know which number you're dealing with.</p><p>Connect with Aevum Accounting: Not sure whether you're above or below the line? Visit aevumaccounting.com.au to book a session with the expert team today.</p><p>Shoutout: A massive thank you to Pat for the fantastic 5-star review!</p><p>Important Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode and description is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute specific tax or financial advice. Everyone's situation is unique, and tax laws are complex. For personalized advice tailored to your specific situation, we always recommend consulting with a qualified professional at Aevum Accounting.</p><p></p>
August 6, 2026
The Three Million Dollar Question: Division 296 Explained
<p>Everyone argued about the $3 million super tax. Almost nobody read what actually passed. Division 296 is now law, it commenced on 1 July 2026, and the version on the statute book is meaningfully different from the version that caused all the noise — which means a lot of people are still planning around rules that were dropped.</p><p>In this episode, Mia and Leo are joined by tax strategist Harvey Green to walk through what Division 296 actually does, who it reaches, and the one deadline that has already quietly passed. If your super balance is anywhere near $3 million, or you're an SMSF trustee, this is the one to listen to before you make a move.</p><p>In this episode, we cover:</p><p><strong>It's Law, and It's Already Running:</strong> Division 296 commenced 1 July 2026, so the first year it applies to is the one we're in now. First assessments go out after 30 June 2027.</p><p><strong>How It Actually Works:</strong> An extra 15% on the portion of your earnings attributable to a balance above $3 million, plus a further 10% above $10 million — and why this is a tax on earnings, not on your balance.</p><p><strong>The Numbers, Worked Through:</strong> A $3.5 million balance with $200,000 of earnings sees about 14% caught, for roughly $4,300. A $6 million balance with $400,000 of earnings sees half caught, for $30,000. It scales — one dollar over the line is not a cliff.</p><p><strong>What Counts in Your Balance:</strong> Every super interest you hold across every fund, including defined benefit — plus the useful carve-out for limited recourse borrowing arrangement amounts.</p><p><strong>The Unrealised Gains Backflip:</strong> The design that would have taxed you on paper gains did not become law. Fund earnings are built from an adjusted amount of the fund's taxable income, which changes everything for funds holding a farm, a commercial property or business premises.</p><p><strong>Indexation:</strong> Both thresholds move — $150,000 increments on the $3 million and $500,000 on the $10 million, tracking the transfer balance cap.</p><p><strong>The CGT Election, and the Date That's Already Gone:</strong> SMSFs can reset the cost base of their assets to market value as at 30 June 2026, so pre-existing growth isn't caught. The election is made later, but the valuation date has passed — and it's all assets, one deadline, and it cannot be revoked. Plus the carve-out that catches people out: it generally only reaches directly held assets, not what you hold through a unit trust.</p><p><strong>What Trustees Must Do:</strong> Reporting through the SMSF annual return from 2026-27, when an actuary is required, and what happens if you don't report.</p><p><strong>Who Pays, and How:</strong> The assessment comes to you personally, not the fund — and you can either pay it yourself or have it released from your super.</p><p><strong>Five Myths, Busted:</strong> Is it a tax on your balance? Does it hit unsold gains? Will the thresholds freeze? Is one dollar over a cliff? And the most expensive myth of the five — that there's nothing you can do about it.</p><p><strong>The Honest Comparison:</strong> This stacks on the 15% the fund already pays, taking you to 30%, or 40% at the top tier, against a top marginal rate of 45% plus Medicare. Super is still the lower-taxed environment — but the gap has narrowed, and pulling money out purely to dodge this can leave you worse off.</p><p>The rules that passed are not the rules people argued about. Don't plan around the wrong ones.</p><p>Connect with Aevum Accounting: Is your balance near the threshold, or are you a trustee unsure what you need in place? Visit aevumaccounting.com.au to book a planning session with the expert team today.</p><p>Shoutout: A massive thank you to Sam for the fantastic 5-star review!</p><p>Important Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode and description is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute specific tax or financial advice. Everyone's situation is unique, and tax laws are complex. For personalized advice tailored to your specific situation, we always recommend consulting with a qualified professional at Aevum Accounting.</p><p></p>
July 29, 2026
The ATO's 2026 Hit List: Data Matching, Side Hustles and Dodgy AI Advice
<p>The ATO has stopped waiting for you to make a mistake. It now uses data matching, artificial intelligence and third-party reporting to find errors before most people even realise they've made one — and this year it added a brand-new warning to the list: don't get your tax advice from a chatbot.</p><p>In this episode, Mia and Leo walk through the ATO's full hit list for Tax Time 2026. What's being watched, how it's being watched, and the deductions most people are still leaving on the table. It's the episode to listen to before you lodge, whether you've got one job or five income streams.</p><p>In this episode, we cover:</p><p><strong>What the ATO Actually Sees:</strong> Employers, banks, share registries, crypto exchanges and the digital platforms — income, investments, rental transactions, trust distributions and gig work, all cross-checked against third-party data before you even open your return.</p><p><strong>The Two Headline Focus Areas:</strong> Work-related deductions and omitted income, plus the ATO's blunt warning to anyone tempted to round their claims up and hope it flies under the radar.</p><p><strong>The 3 Golden Rules:</strong> The three tests every single deduction has to pass — all three, not two out of three.</p><p><strong>Underclaiming Is a Problem Too:</strong> The ATO's own examples of legitimate deductions people miss, including guard dog costs for security workers, sun protection for outdoor fitness work, and professional-grade tools for tradies and beauty professionals.</p><p><strong>Working From Home at 70c an Hour:</strong> Up from 67c. What the fixed rate actually bundles, the double-dipping mistake the ATO says it sees constantly, what you can still claim on top, and why your hours record has to be kept as you go — not reconstructed in October.</p><p><strong>Side Hustles and the Sharing Economy:</strong> Uber, Airbnb, Airtasker, Etsy — the platforms now report your earnings straight to the ATO, and there is no minimum threshold. Plus the hobby-versus-business test, and the 47% withholding sting if you need an ABN and don't have one.</p><p><strong>Rental and Crypto, Quickly:</strong> Why 9 in 10 returns reporting rental income contain at least one error, the updated guidance on holiday homes and mixed-use properties, and why swapping one crypto for another is a taxable event even though no dollars ever hit your bank account.</p><p><strong>Don't Take Your Tax Advice From a Chatbot:</strong> The ATO's warning about AI, finfluencers and social media tips — and the honest delivery-versus-source distinction that two AI hosts owe you.</p><p><strong>The $1,000 Instant Deduction:</strong> The most misunderstood change going. It's real, it's law, and it does NOT apply to the return you're lodging right now. Plus the catch that makes it a floor rather than a bonus, and the two exceptions that sit outside it.</p><p><strong>Your Action Plan:</strong> The four moves to make before you lodge, how to amend a prior year if you think you've overclaimed, and the 31 October deadline that decides whether you get until the following May.</p><p>The ATO already has the numbers. This is how you make sure yours match.</p><p>Connect with Aevum Accounting: Not sure what you can claim this year, or need a previous return amended? Visit aevumaccounting.com.au to book a tax planning session with the expert team today.</p><p>Shoutout: A massive thank you to Kalypso for the fantastic 5-star review!</p><p>Important Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode and description is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute specific tax or financial advice. Everyone's situation is unique, and tax laws are complex. For personalized advice tailored to your specific situation, we always recommend consulting with a qualified professional at Aevum Accounting.</p><p></p>
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