{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/698a586a68c8ed48f064998f/6a0ab1e2a8fad4c1bee135b6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 8: Accountants React to 2026 Federal Budget","description":"<p>Proudly brought to you by <a href=\"https://ignitionapp.info/accountants-after-hours\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ignition</a> who we both love and use in our businesses to automate proposals and streamline invoicing.</p><p><br></p><p>The 2026 Federal Budget has landed and accountants across Australia are sounding the alarm.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode Natalie Lennon and Sarah Lawrence unpack the biggest tax changes, including the removal of negative gearing on existing properties, changes to capital gains tax, the new 30% trust tax, bucket company issues, R&amp;D updates, PAYG reforms, and what it all means for small business owners, investors, and accountants.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an honest, unfiltered discussion about the real-world impact these proposed changes could have on everyday Australians, business owners, and the economy.</p><p><br></p><p>☕️ Send us your accounting industry tea and how you are using AI in your firm - hello@accountantsafterhours or DM on socials.</p><p><br></p><p>🔗 Episode links:</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://budget.gov.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">2026 Federal Budget Government webpage</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.twosides.com.au/single-post/2026federalbudget\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Two Sides Accounting Blog - 2026 Federal Budget Summary</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/hiring-and-paying-your-workers/fringe-benefits-tax/types-of-fringe-benefits/fbt-on-cars-other-vehicles-parking-and-tolls/electric-cars-exemption\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Electric Car FBT Exemption</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>💬 Join in on the conversation:</p><p>- Follow us on <a href=\"https://instagram.com/accountantsafterhours\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a> (it’s where we have the most fun) </p><p>- Like us on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/accountantsafterhours\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></p><p>- Follow us on <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/accountantsafterhours\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></p><p>- Watch and subscribe on <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@AccountantsAfterHours\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></p><p><br></p><p>DISCLAIMER: This podcast is general information only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Listeners should seek their own professional advice and conduct their own due diligence before acting on any information discussed.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Accounting Sisters"}