Federal Budget 2026-27: Key Announcements

Support for Small Business
Support for Small Business
Loss Carry-Back: Companies under $1B turnover can offset current losses against tax paid up to two years prior, providing a vital cash flow injection.
Trust Reform: A new 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts arrives in 2028, though a three-year "rollover relief" window will open in 2027 to help businesses restructure into companies or fixed trusts.
Individual & Worker Relief
Tax Offsets: A permanent $250 Working Australians Tax Offset starts in 2027. Additionally, a $1,000 instant tax deduction for work-related expenses (with no receipts required!) begins 1 July 2026 for those with low deductions.
Rate Cuts: Legislated tax cuts will see the 16% rate drop to 15% this July (2026), and further to 14% in 2027.


































