2026 Year-end Tax Planning Guide

Wed Jun 03 2026

With the end of the financial year fast approaching, now’s the time to get on the front foot with your tax planning.

Expanding Pilot’s Corporate Advisory Team

Mon Jun 01 2026

Watch: Federal Budget Business Briefing 2026

Sat May 16 2026

Pilot Partners' Federal Budget Business Briefing

Federal Budget 2026: "Trust" Us!?

Tue May 12 2026

In delivering the 2026 Federal Budget the Albanese Government is seeking to introduce generational reforms to Australia’s income tax system.

Federal Budget 2026 Predictions: The Doctor will see you now…

Thu May 07 2026

Australia’s 2026 Federal Budget could mark a major shift in tax policy, with potential changes to CGT, negative gearing, and trust distributions - creating significant implications for investors, businesses, and advisors.

Tax deadlines

Fri May 01 2026

To ensure you are compliant with tax and reporting requirements, key deadlines are outlined in this article.

How does Payday Super impact employees?

Wed Apr 29 2026

Employees will soon see their superannuation guarantee (SG) contributions paid to their superannuation fund earlier with the introduction of the new Payday Super rules.

ASIC Company Extract Changes: What Directors Need to Know

Wed Apr 22 2026

Recent updates by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) to purchased company extracts have important implications.

Personal Services Income rules for medical professionals

Wed Apr 22 2026

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released the final Practical Compliance Guideline (PCG) 2025/5 that sets out its compliance approach and highlights what is and what is not allowed when applying the anti-avoidance measures to PSI.

SMSF Audit Requirements Explained

Wed Apr 22 2026

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) have intensified their scrutiny of Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs), emphasising that compliance is a critical requirement for protecting retirement savings. 

Philanthropic Structuring Options

Mon Mar 30 2026

Significant life events - such as receiving an inheritance, selling a business, or realising a major capital gain - can create opportunities to give to causes you are passionate about in a meaningful way. Your Pilot advisor can help you explore charitable‑giving structures that suit your goals, how hands‑on you want to be, and your long‑term intentions. Often, contributing money to a philanthropic structure can reduce your tax too.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting

Mon Mar 30 2026

Mandatory reporting of greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions is here. Arising from Australia’s adoption of international protocols and regulations, many Australian companies will have to start reporting their GHG emissions. Some have already started.