Latest Taxation News

Despite sweeping changes to Capital Gains Tax announced in the 2026/27 Federal Budget, Acrux Limited’s status as a Pooled Development Fund ensures its shareholders remain shielded from these new tax rules.

FireFly Metals has completed an in-specie distribution of 60 million Bellavista shares to eligible shareholders following the sale of its Ontario gold projects. Trading in Bellavista shares begins 12 May 2026, while FireFly awaits an ATO ruling on tax implications.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has confirmed cash distributions for four Australian iShares ETFs, with payments scheduled for mid-May and the Distribution Reinvestment Plan open for investors.

Andromeda Metals has secured a $1.66 million cash refund from the Australian Government's R&D Tax Incentive program, reflecting $3.4 million of eligible expenditure tied to its Great White Project.

The Smart US 500 ETF reported a near-billion-dollar fund size with a 5-year average annual return of 14.14% after fees and tax, maintaining a high-risk profile and low management fees of 0.34%.

Recce Pharmaceuticals bolsters its clinical and commercial pipeline with a $5.3 million AUD R&D tax rebate, a second U.S. Army research agreement for its RECCE 327 Gel, and a key patent granted in Brazil, while progressing Phase 3 trials in Indonesia.

Environmental Clean Technologies (ASX: ECT) has advanced its PFAS remediation technology with a scalable high-voltage system achieving 1,000°C without additives, expanded its Flash Joule Heating licence to water treatment adsorbents, and formed an expert Advisory Board to accelerate commercialisation.

ReNerve Limited reports a 79% jump in quarterly sales, secures key Asia-Pacific approvals, and progresses its nerve repair pipeline with the NervAlign Nerve Guide Matrix entering Stage 3 development.

Janus Electric has begun generating export revenue in the US while expanding its electric truck fleet to 28 vehicles and significantly improving its cash position through a $1.4 million R&D tax refund and a $2.75 million finance facility.

Finico Pty Ltd, already holding 57.5% of DTI Group, has launched an on-market takeover offer for all remaining shares at 1.2 cents each, representing a 20% premium over the last close. The offer opens 29 April and closes 29 May 2026, with Shaw and Partners appointed to facilitate the purchases.

Wide Open Agriculture appoints Craig Swan as CEO and pivots to a contract manufacturing model to improve economics and scale lupin protein production, while receiving a A$1.69 million R&D tax rebate.

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT (ASX: CQE) has announced a 4.30 cents per unit interim distribution for Q1 2026, accompanied by an 8.5762 cents per unit fund payment under the AMIT regime. The payment date is set for 21 April 2026, with detailed withholding tax components primarily affecting non-resident investors.