ATO Rulings & Determinations

Regulatory updates from ATO Rulings & Determinations explained in plain English for Australian small businesses.

ATO Rulings & Determinations
CR 2026/46: Tax treatment of NSW forestry industry worker support payments
ATO Class Ruling CR 2026/46 covers the tax treatment of three payment types under the NSW Forestry Industry Worker Support Program, applying from 11 November 20
5 August 2026
agriculture
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CR 2026/47: Tax concession for Central Waste Group employees whose share options were cancelled
ATO Class Ruling CR 2026/47 confirms the section 83A-33 tax concession applies to CWG employees whose share options were cancelled on 27 May 2024.
5 August 2026
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CR 2026/48: Tax treatment of ACIRT redundancy payments for construction workers
ATO Class Ruling CR 2026/48 sets out income tax rules for payments from ACIRT to construction workers when employment ends, applying 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2029
5 August 2026
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LCR 2026/1: How old quarterly super rules interact with the new Payday Super system
The ATO's LCR 2026/1 explains how old quarterly superannuation guarantee rules apply during the switchover to Payday Super from 1 July 2026.
5 August 2026
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ATO Ruling LCR 2026/2: What Counts as an Eligible Contribution Under Payday Super
The ATO's LCR 2026/2 explains what qualifies as an eligible contribution under the Payday Super system that commenced on 1 July 2026.
5 August 2026
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ATO Ruling LCR 2026/3: How the SG Charge Is Calculated Under Payday Super
The ATO has published LCR 2026/3, explaining how the superannuation guarantee charge is calculated under the Payday Super rules from 1 July 2026.
5 August 2026
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ATO Rulings & Determinations
WET Producer Rebate Cap Rises to $400,000 from 1 July 2026
The ATO has updated its WET producer rebate ruling. The maximum rebate for Australian wine producers increases from $350,000 to $400,000 from 1 July 2026.
29 July 2026
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ATO Draft Ruling GSTR 2026/D2: Recipient Created Tax Invoices Explained
The ATO has released draft ruling GSTR 2026/D2 on Recipient Created Tax Invoices (RCTIs). Key rules, requirements, and how to submit feedback explained.
29 July 2026
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ATO corrects typographical error in TD 2012/2 - shortfall interest charge ruling
The ATO has issued a minor typographical correction to Taxation Determination TD 2012/2, fixing a legislative reference in paragraph 2B. No substance changed.
29 July 2026
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ATO updates foreign resident capital gains withholding ruling for 2025 changes
The ATO has updated LCR 2016/6 to reflect a 15% withholding rate on all property purchases from foreign residents from 1 January 2025, with no minimum threshold
29 July 2026
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ATO Addendum to LCR 2019/3: Minor Drafting Corrections to Hybrid Mismatch Ruling
The ATO has issued an addendum to LCR 2019/3 on hybrid mismatch rules, correcting typos and a section reference. No tax obligations have changed.
29 July 2026
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ATO withdraws RCTI ruling GSTR 2000/10 - what this means for recipient created tax invoices
The ATO has withdrawn ruling GSTR 2000/10 on recipient created tax invoices from 29 July 2026. Learn what still applies and what guidance replaces it.
28 July 2026
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TD 2006/39: Hearse depreciation and the car limit explained
ATO ruling TD 2006/39 confirms a hearse is not a passenger car under the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997, so the car limit does not cap depreciation deductions.
28 July 2026
healthcare
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CR 2026/44: Tax treatment for Toro Energy shareholders who received IsoEnergy shares
ATO Class Ruling CR 2026/44 covers scrip for scrip rollover for Toro Energy shareholders who exchanged shares for IsoEnergy Ltd shares on 25 June 2026.
22 July 2026
finance
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ATO withdraws TD 2020/5: reasonable travel and meal allowance amounts for 2020-21
The ATO has withdrawn TD 2020/5, covering reasonable travel and meal allowance amounts for 2020-21. The withdrawal takes effect 23 July 2026.
22 July 2026
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ATO corrects cost base percentages in Class Ruling CR 2026/36 for Red Metal Limited share distribution
The ATO has issued an addendum correcting cost base apportionment percentages in Class Ruling CR 2026/36 for Red Metal Limited shareholders.
21 July 2026
finance
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CR 2026/40: FAR Ltd return of capital - tax treatment for shareholders
ATO Class Ruling CR 2026/40 confirms FAR Ltd's $0.35 per share capital return is not a dividend. CGT event G1 applies to shareholders registered 3 June 2026.
21 July 2026
finance
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CR 2026/41: Tax treatment of Spectre Metals shares received by Peel Mining shareholders
ATO Class Ruling CR 2026/41 sets out the CGT treatment for Peel Mining shareholders who received Spectre Metals shares as a return of capital on 30 June 2026.
21 July 2026
finance
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CR 2026/42: Tax treatment for Peel Mining Limited shareholders who exchanged shares for Aeris Resources Limited shares
ATO Class Ruling CR 2026/42 sets out the CGT treatment for Peel Mining shareholders who exchanged shares for Aeris Resources shares on 1 July 2026.
21 July 2026
finance
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ATO updates excise ruling to reflect $400,000 remission cap for distillers and brewers
The ATO has updated Excise Ruling ER 2023/1 to reflect the increase in the maximum annual excise remission for eligible distillers and brewers from $350,000 to
20 July 2026
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