Fringe Benefits Tax is one of the most complex and high‑risk taxes for Australian employers. This FBT 2026 Guide brings together key dates, lodgment deadlines, checklists and practical insights to help you stay compliant, reduce risk and avoid costly ATO surprises.
FBT year: 1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026.
FBT return due: 21 May or 25 June 2026.
Use the links below to access key dates, practical FBT guidance and expert support for the 2026 Fringe Benefits Tax year.
Since the 2026–27 Federal Budget, one question has come up in nearly every family group conversation we have had: what does the proposed 30 per
Since the 2026- 27 Federal Budget, one concern has run through almost every CGT conversation we have had with clients: what the proposed reforms mean
Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down what is, by some margin, the most significant structural tax reform package since the introduction of the GST. Beneath the
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered the most significant structural tax reform package since the introduction of the GST. Budget 2026 is not a tinkering Budget.
This article is for business owners, investors, and taxpayers seeking clear, practical guidance on the key tax changes and policy shifts expected in the Australian
For many Business Owners, CEOs and Tax Managers, the 2026 Federal Budget is shaping up to be a pivotal moment, with several key tax and
This article explores the major tax changes likely in the 2026 Federal Budget, with a deep dive into potential reforms being suggested to the CGT
Treasury has released exposure draft legislation for a new standard $1,000 work-related deduction – and for millions of Australians, it’s the most meaningful simplification of
The complex interplays between Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) and other employment taxes at both a State and Federal level are often underestimated in Australian employment
This article highlights the seven most common FBT mistakes that we see in practice being made by Australian employers and explain the ways the ATO
This alert aims to provide some guidance on which work-from-home style benefits are FBT-exempt in 2026, focusing on the exemption available for certain work-related items,
This alert answers the most common questions employers ask about Entertainment and Gifts in FBT in 2026. It explains the less than $300 (GST inclusive)
We have prepared this comprehensive pre-lodgement FBT checklist to assist tax managers, payroll managers, and those involved in preparing the 2026 Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT)
In this article, we compare the FBT calculation methods in relation to company cars and car parking, including a worked example, and we highlight the
This article is for tax managers, fleet managers, HR/reward teams, those preparing the FBT returns, and CFOs navigating the evolving landscape of Fringe Benefits Tax
Statutory vs operating cost method.
Dining, events, staff functions.
Laptops, phones, tools.
Common audit risk areas.
Stay up to date with key FBT 2026 deadlines, ATO updates and practical guidance for employers.
Since the 2026–27 Federal Budget, one question has come up in nearly every family group conversation we have had: what does the proposed 30 per
Since the 2026- 27 Federal Budget, one concern has run through almost every CGT conversation we have had with clients: what the proposed reforms mean
In this edition of Andersen in Australia’s Monthly Tax Update, we provide recent legislative updates and outline the latest developments in the areas of corporate