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Tax brackets 2026-27: what the new rates actually mean for you

Australia’s tax rates changed from 1 July 2026, but what does that actually mean for your take-home pay? We break down the 2026-27 tax brackets, explain how marginal tax rates really work, and look at what the latest tax cut could mean for your overall position.

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Business Benchmarking: Why Your Numbers Need Context

Business benchmarking compares your key financial ratios against those of comparable businesses. Instead of looking at raw dollars, it looks at relationships. For example, your cost of sales as a percentage of turnover, your total expenses against income, or your wages as a share of revenue.

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Can the cost of clothing be tax deductible?

This article explains when the cost of work-related clothing is tax deductible under strict ATO guidelines, covering occupation-specific clothing, compulsory and registered non-compulsory uniforms, protective items, associated laundry and repair costs, and how clothing allowances are treated for tax purposes.

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