FirstTech Podcast

Craig Day, Linda Bruce, Tim Sanderson, Alex Denham and Kim Guest discuss the latest technical news:CGT and negative gearing changes, in situations involving death and relationship breakdownProposed super reforms in relation to SMSFsChanges to the payment of pension supplement when going overseasDeeming rate from 20 SeptAnnouncement regarding Commonwealth Home Support Program

Peter Burgess, CEO of the SMSF Association talks to Craig Day about the proposed super reforms to strengthen customer protections in relation to SMSFs.

From the 2027-28 financial year, significant changes to CGT rules mean that some clients will realise capital gains that are subject to a minimum 30% tax rate.For these clients, the benefit of making a personal deductible super contribution, as well as the optimum contribution amount, may change compared with current strategies.

Following the May 2026 Federal Budget announcement to introduce a 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts from 1 July 2028, Treasury released a consultation paper in early July.In this podcast, Craig Day and Linda Bruce discuss how the proposed reforms could significantly affect clients who operate businesses or hold investments through discretionary trust structures, potentially resulting in higher tax liabilities and changes to existing planning strategies.

Craig Day and Kim Guest discuss the Centrelink and aged care implications of a person who is eligible for the extended land use test entering residential aged care.

Craig Day and Tim Sanderson discuss an interesting and complex adviser question 'My client has a defined benefit pension - how do I know if they will be subject to Division 296 tax?'

During the May Federal Budget, the Government announced that existing properties held as at 12 May 2026 will be exempt from the negative gearing changes commencing on 1 July 2027. This has promoted increased adviser queries on whether clients can boost interest deductions by increasing property debt.In this podcast, Craig Day and Linda Bruce address key frequently asked questions from advisers about the tax implications of borrowing additional amounts against an existing property.

Craig Day, Tim Sanderson, Linda Bruce and Sina Heng discuss the latest technical news:Federal Budget tax reform bills have passed - discussion on significant developments including bans on SMSF LRBA for residential property and changes to small business concessionsRelease of Division 296 regulations which contain important technical detail1 July 2026 changes - new rates and thresholds and Payday Super