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Reducing a PAYG instalment can be appropriate when a business genuinely expects its taxable profit to fall. Learn how the ATO's 85% rule works, what evidence can support a variation and why cash flow problems should not automatically lead to lower instalments.

Spending more than 183 days overseas does not automatically mean you stop being an Australian tax resident. Learn how the ATO uses passenger movement data and why your family, home, assets, employment and broader circumstances can all matter when determining tax residency.

The ATO can receive detailed vehicle transaction data through its motor vehicle registries data matching program. Learn how to keep your vehicle purchase, use and tax treatment consistent and properly documented.

Dynamic PAYG Instalments could change how Australian businesses manage tax payments from 1 July 2027. Discover how more responsive PAYG instalments may improve cash flow and why accurate, up-to-date accounting data will become increasingly important.

An ATO payment plan can buy time, but it cannot fix the underlying cash-flow problem. Discover why tax debt keeps recurring and what businesses can do to improve cash flow, working capital and financial sustainability.

TPAR information is increasingly visible in contractor tax returns. Businesses have a 28 August reporting deadline, while sole traders should reconcile pre-fill against their own books before lodging.

Fuel excise settings changed again in August 2026, creating new fuel tax credit considerations for farmers, transport operators, contractors and other fuel-intensive businesses. If your BAS includes fuel purchased across different rate periods, using one rate for every litre could lead to an incorrect claim. This guide explains what determines the applicable fuel tax credit rate, common mistakes to avoid and the practical steps businesses can take to stay compliant and protec