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Federal Budget 2019-20 update
28 March 2019 | Minutes to read: < 1

Federal Budget 2019-20 update

By Greg Travers

The 2019 -20 Federal Budget is set to be handed down by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg on April 2, 2019. This is Frydenbergโ€™s first Budget and the current Coalition Governmentโ€™s third since the last (2016) federal election. With a federal election expected in early May, this Budget may well make or break the Coalitions chances of being re-elected.

The Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEO) forecast the Budget to be in surplus ($4.1 billion) for the first time in a decade. Therefore, we can expect to see Frydenberg hand down some Budget sweeteners, in the way of a stimulus package to the value of $6 billion, as well bringing forward the legislated planned tax cuts for 2020.

The Budget announcement will also challenge some of opposition Laborโ€™s proposed changes, such as those on negative gearing and franking credits.

Itโ€™s predicted there will be a strong focus on greater integrity in the tax system at both ends of the spectrum, with targeted measures and amendments for multi-national corporations and individuals.

William Buckโ€™s tax team will be working through the night of the Budget to provide an up-to-the-minute report, delivered in the morning.

Our experts acrossย  all our service-lines including tax, superannuation, wealth advisory, business advisory,ย  corporate advisory, audit and assurance and business recovery, will also be ready to provide expert commentary on significant matters for small-to-medium enterprises and individuals arising from the Budget.

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Federal Budget 2019-20 update

Greg Travers

Greg is a Managing Partner at William buck and is the national leader of the Tax Services division. Recognised as one of Australiaโ€™s leading tax advisors, Greg has assisted countless businesses, individuals and families to deal with the often difficult situation of an ATO or State Revenue audit. Greg also specialises in international tax working with overseas businesses as they set up and operate in Australia, and assisting Australian businesses that are venturing overseas.

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