FBT 2026 – FBT Update Essentials and ATO Focus

Kickstart your 2026 FBT reporting by joining us for this session – your fast track to mastering every new FBT change, ATO compliance update, and practical strategy, so you can tackle challenges and avoid costly mistakes with confidence!

Our 2026 FBT Update Essentials session will provide you with the launching pad for your 2026 FBT reporting, whether your involved from a preparation, review, risk or identifying opportunities perspective.

You will be provided with an update on the latest key law changes, ATO rulings, ATO interpretation and ATO compliance activity.

Key areas of focus will include:

• Application of the exemption for Electric Vehicles on new and second-hand vehicles, and payroll reporting;
• New legislation on reduced FBT record keeping requirements and how it applies practically;
• The ATO’s guidance on car parking including the broadened definition of Commercial Parking Station;
• Understanding the Entertainment and Meals challenge;
• The impact of FBT on various aspects of Working From Home;
• The growing FBT revenue gap and the ATO’s intended action
• The question of FBT registration for SME’s, and the importance of record keeping
• Why all Employers need to ensure their FBT house is in order

Learning Outcomes:

Key learning outcomes include:

• A comprehensive update on all the latest and recent FBT changes, both legislative and from the ATO
• Latest changes to ATO interpretation
• The latest rules for claiming exemption on new and second-hand electric vehicles
• Key pointers for preparing the 2026 FBT Return, including

• Motor Vehicle classification
• Motor Vehicle valuation options
• Classifying, Analysing and Valuation of the different types of Entertainment
• Reporting of Mobility benefits and understanding the different practical scenarios
• The key risks and misunderstanding of Car Parking benefits
• Minimising FBT on taxable car parking
• Common employee expenses and their FBT treatment
• Key exemptions and their requirements

• The 2026 reportable fringe benefits reporting requirements, key tips,  common mistakes and misunderstandings

Suited to:

This session is suited to all Employers including Corporates, SME’s, Charities, Not for Profits and Local, State and Federal Government and Accounting firms.

Suitable for everyone involved in FBT Management and Reporting, from FBT Return preparers and reviewers, including Accountants, Tax Accountants, Financial Accountants, Finance Managers, Payroll Managers, Tax Agents, Tax Practitioners and their teams.

This On Demand recording Includes: 

• Recording of the Live Webinar, which can be viewed multiple times, for as long as required 
• Presenters contact details for follow up questions 
• CPD Quiz
• CPD Certificate 
• CPD Report – Logged automatically 
• PowerPoint Presentation
• Verbatim Transcript, with Searchability
• Supporting Documentation