Reprice and Re-scope Accounting and Payroll Suppliers for CGT Shift

What happened

Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced adjustments to the budget measures on Thursday last week to address concerns about the impact of the reforms on start-up businesses and small businesses more broadly. The government announced it would increase the turnover threshold for active asset CGT reduction from $2 million to $10 million and introduce a new innovative business CGT concession for start-up businesses

Why the category manager should care

Treat this as a real, sustained increase in advisory workload that will push demand to suppliers with valuation capability; plan panels and SLAs accordingly

Key facts

• Higher turnover/asset thresholds tied to concession mechanics
• Requires valuations as of 1 July 2027 for some asset types

What happened

Tax advisers are urging the government to raise or index the maximum net asset value (MNAV) for small business CGT concessions. The critique highlights that the current $6 million threshold has not kept pace with inflation, creating a potential legislative gap buyers should watch. This is mainly advocacy at this stage—buyers should not assume immediate threshold changes without draft legislation

Why the category manager should care

This is an unresolved policy pressure that could widen advisory demand if thresholds change, but timing and scope are uncertain

Key facts

• Calls to revise $6 million maximum net asset value (MNAV)
• Arguments tied to long-term lack of indexation

What happened

The government extended the temporary fuel excise cut through July but at a reduced discount and adjusted heavy vehicle charges. The extension is explicit and time‑limited, providing brief relief to businesses that rely on travel or transport. Buyers should treat this as a short window to capture cost relief and not a basis for long-term supplier rate changes

Why the category manager should care

Capture the temporary relief through defined pass-through clauses; make any supplier concessions explicitly time-bound

Key facts

• Fuel excise discount reduced to 16 cents per litre for the extension period
• RUC adjusted to 16 cents per litre for a defined short window
• Estimated budget cost referenced in reporting

What happened

An industry update flagged Payday Super changes, ATO app fraud-protection updates, and the closure of the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House, outlining practical employer obligations. The note focuses on implementation items that payroll teams and vendors must address before effective dates. Buyers should verify vendor roadmaps and change plans for payroll systems and outsourced payroll providers

Why the category manager should care

Treat payroll vendors as change-delivery partners for these rules; ask for concrete timelines and cost estimates

Key facts

• Episode covers Payday Super, ATO app changes, and SBSCH closure
• Advises immediate readiness for employer obligations and system changes

What happened

An advisory firm profile highlights a winner in restructuring and insolvency with a focus on early intervention and resilience. The piece signals advisory services that combine finance, operations and people are positioned to capture demand from stressed businesses. Buyers should monitor actual increases in restructuring engagements rather than assume growth from a profile piece

Why the category manager should care

This article is a thematic indicator rather than hard evidence of demand—treat as a watch item and verify supplier capacity

Key facts

• Firm recognised as Advisory Firm of the Year for restructuring and insolvency
• Emphasises early intervention, cross-disciplinary advisory and client education