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WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN TAX PLANNING FOR EOFY
With the end of the financial year looming, it’s time to think about your tax planning options before 30 June 2026 hits.
We’ve curated a list of top things to focus on when organising your tax affairs for the 2026 year-end, applicable to businesses, primary producers, trusts and individuals.
Division 7A Loans
Company loan to shareholders
If you are a shareholder or a shareholder’s associate and you borrowed money from a company for personal use during the 2026 financial year, these loans need to be repaid or placed on a complying loan agreement by the lodgement due date for the 2026 company tax return. If not, there is a risk that the loan will potentially be treated as a deemed unfranked dividend and taxed in the hands of the shareholder or shareholder’s associate.
In respect to existing Division 7A loans, please ensure the minimum annual loan repayment is received by the company prior to 30 June 2026.
Benchmark interest rate increase
In the 2026 financial year there has been a decrease in the minimum interest rate that must be applied to loans for them to remain Division 7A compliant.
The rate for the 2026 financial year is 8.37% (down from 8.77% in FY2025).
Liaise with your RSM advisor prior to year-end to discuss the best strategy to manage Division 7A exposure.
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