Australian Master Tax Guide Tax Year End 2026 (79th Edition)

CCH Editors (Editor)

ISBN: 9781923635470

Published: September 2026

Format: Paperback

Language: English

Publisher: CCH Australia (Wolters Kluwer)

Description

The Australian Master Tax Guide – Tax Year End 2026 (79th Edition) is Australia's benchmark tax reference, updated annually by CCH Australia's editorial team to reflect the tax law framework as at 30 June 2026. Now in its 79th edition, this single-volume guide distills the full architecture of Australian taxation — from federal income tax through to state-level duties — into commentary practitioners can act on immediately, without wading through primary legislation and rulings.

Key Features

Full commentary on Federal income tax, including capital gains tax treatment. Coverage of GST, Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT), fuel tax credits, and superannuation. Expanded tax return preparation checklists for companies, partnerships, and trusts. Complete effective life (depreciation) tables and a calendar of key tax dates. Overview of State taxes: duties, payroll tax, and land tax.

Coverage

Applies directly to preparing annual tax returns for corporate, partnership, and trust clients; advising on capital gains events; structuring superannuation contributions within current caps; calculating FBT liabilities on employee benefits; and cross-checking depreciation schedules against the effective life tables.

About the Editors

The Guide is compiled and updated annually by the editorial team at CCH Australia (part of Wolters Kluwer), drawing on decades of continuous publication — this edition is the 79th in the series — and on CCH's ongoing tracking of ATO rulings, case law, and legislative amendments throughout the tax year.

Table of Contents

Rates and Thresholds; Assessable Income; Capital Gains Tax; Deductions; Trading Stock, Depreciation and Capital Allowances; Partnerships, Trusts and Companies; Superannuation; Fringe Benefits Tax; Goods and Services Tax (GST); Fuel Tax Credits; State Taxes (Duties, Payroll Tax, Land Tax); Tax Administration and Compliance; Checklists and Key Dates.

Why buy this book?

For accountants and tax practitioners managing client compliance obligations, this guide condenses a full year of legislative and administrative tax changes into one indexed reference, reducing research time on routine questions and providing a reliable first port of call before consulting primary sources on complex matters. For business advisers and in-house finance teams, it functions as the single reference that keeps federal and state tax obligations aligned in one place, supporting more confident client conversations and faster turnaround at tax time.

Keywords

Australian tax guide, Australian Master Tax Guide, CCH tax guide, Australian taxation law, GST Australia, Fringe Benefits Tax, capital gains tax Australia, superannuation tax, Australian tax compliance, tax practitioner reference

Target Audience

Tax practitioners and accountants, business advisers and financial professionals, in-house tax specialists, finance teams handling tax compliance

Genre

Taxation, Accounting, Australian Tax Law

Q&A

Q: What does the Australian Master Tax Guide cover?
A: It covers the full scope of Australian taxation in one volume — federal income tax, capital gains tax, GST, Fringe Benefits Tax, superannuation, fuel tax credits, and state taxes such as duties, payroll tax and land tax.

Q: How current is the tax law commentary in this edition?
A: The 79th edition reflects tax law developments up to 30 June 2026, making it the most current annual edition available.

Q: Is this guide suitable for preparing tax returns for companies and trusts?
A: Yes — it includes expanded tax return preparation checklists specifically for companies, partnerships and trusts.

Q: Does the guide cover state taxes as well as federal tax?
A: Yes, it includes a clear overview of state-level duties, payroll tax and land tax alongside the federal tax commentary.

Q: Where can I buy Australian Master Tax Guide Tax Year End 2026 (79th Edition)?
A: You can purchase it directly from CLNZ Books, with worldwide shipping included in the price.

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