All of the latest tax news, views and clues for July 2026.
This Alert addresses:
- Don’t rush to lodge too early this tax time! – The ATO has a clear message this year: slow down and get your return right the first time.
- Tax hacks, half-truths and what the ATO’s watching – The ATO is urging the community to be wary of incorrect or misleading information, particularly claims promising bigger refunds, shortcuts or tax time hacks.
- Juggling multiple jobs without a tax time shock – If you don’t plan ahead, the way tax is withheld when you’re paid by multiple employers can lead to a surprise when you lodge your tax return.
- What to check with your employer and payslips as payday super begins – The first time you’re paid after 1 July 2026, you should see super listed on your payslip alongside your wages.
- Fixing rejected payday super contributions from 1 July 2026 – The much tighter window for contributions to reach your employees’ funds under payday super means knowing how to spot and fix a rejected contribution quickly is essential.
Important: This is not advice. Clients should not act solely on the basis of the material contained in this Tax Alert. Items herein are general comments only and do not constitute or convey advice per se. Also changes in legislation may occur quickly. We therefore recommend that our formal advice be sought before acting in any of the areas. The Tax Alert is issued as a helpful guide to clients and for their private information. Articles in the Tax Alert are not to be republished or reproduced for further distribution without requesting permission from HLB Mann Judd. Therefore it should be regarded as confidential and not be made available to any person without our prior approval.