2026 Federal Budget: The HUGE Tax & Wealth Shifts Explained (Full 36-Minute Q&A)

The 2026 Federal Budget marks the most significant shift in Australian tax policy in over 25 years, directly impacting wealth, investment, and retirement strategies. Watch our comprehensive, 36-minute Q&A session, 2026 Federal Budget: the tax insights, for a complete, in-depth overview of all Budget measures and their implications. We cut through the complexity so you can confidently determine the next steps for you, your family, and your business. In this full-length video, we break down critical reforms across seven key areas: • Personal tax and individuals: Discover the exact impact of new income tax cuts, the Working Australians Tax Offset (WATO), and the $1,000 instant work-related deduction. • Superannuation reforms: Understand the immediate effect of payday super, the increase of the Super Guarantee to 12%, and how the Division 296 tax on high balances works. • Capital Gains Tax (CGT) changes: Clarify the proposal to replace the 50% CGT discount with CPI indexation and the new 30% minimum tax, including essential transition rules. • Negative gearing and property investment: Learn which existing properties are grandfathered and the critical new rules for established residential purchases versus preferential treatment for brand-new builds. • Discretionary trusts: Protect your wealth by understanding the application of the new 30% minimum tax, which trusts are exempt, and the three-year rollover relief window. • FBT concessions: Gain key insights on the FBT concession for electric vehicles (EVs) These reforms are complex, and their impact will vary depending on your individual and business circumstances, investment structures, and planning horizon. As noted above, the measures are not yet legislated and there is no cause for alarm. The planning window is open, with the first key deadline being 30 June 2027. See our "2026 Federal Budget unpacked: Crucial tax and wealth reforms you need to know" article for more insights on the recent Budget and how it may affect your circumstances. https://www.ldb.com.au/tax-compliance... All measures announced in the Budget are yet to pass through both Houses of Parliament and are therefore not yet legislated. The final content and application of these measures may change before becoming law. This communication contains general information and does not constitute personal financial, taxation or legal advice. We recommend you seek professional advice tailored to your specific circumstance before making any decisions.