2026 FBT
Roadshow

Your annual FBT health check

Is your organisation across all the FBT issues and changes that affect completion of the 2026 FBT return? Find out how FBT healthy your organisation is at the TaxEd FBT Roadshow.

*Early bird (10% discount) available until 15 December (enter code: EARLY2026)*

Brisbane

Tuesday 17 March 2026

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Darwin

Thursday 19 March 2026

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Melbourne

Tuesday 24 March 2026

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Online

Thursday 14 April 2026

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What will the Session Cover?

Make sure you and your organisation are across all the FBT issues and changes before you complete your 2026 FBT return.

In our interactive full-day session, we will cover key FBT developments, and perennial issues relevant to Government and NFP employers. Our TaxEd presenters will guide you through real life examples, based on FBT issues dealt with through the TaxEd Q&A service.

Questions related to the treatment of benefits are actively encouraged during the session.

Why Should you Attend?

  • A practical and interactive session focused solely on FBT issues faced by Government and NFPs
  • Comprehensive training materials
  • Network with fellow not-for-profit and Government tax and finance professionals, along with the presenters
  • Morning and afternoon teas, along with lunch

All materials will be provided electronically prior to the session. Hard copy of the PowerPoint presentation will be provided at each face-to-face session.

Who should attend

  • Staff responsible for FBT return preparation

Knowledge level: Intermediate or above

This workshop is suitable for staff with at least a basic level of FBT knowledge. For those who require a basic understanding, please consider attending our online FBT Basics webinar here.

Session Agenda

Annual FBT update
  • What’s changed or changing in the FBT world?
    • Hall’s case: implications for WFH expenses and the otherwise deductible rule – have the goal posts moved?
    • Toowoomba Regional Council FBT car parking case – an update as to the state of play and what employers should be considering
    • Electronic vehicles: is end of the FBT exemption nigh?
    • Employee wellness programs: getting the FBT right.
  • What are the ATO focusing on?

 

Cars and motor vehicles

We will explore all the perennial FBT issues:

  • What rules to apply based on the type of vehicle
  • Business vs private travel
  • Transporting bulky equipment
  • On-call employees
  • Vehicles eligible for ‘workhorse’ exemption
  • Novated leases and more
  • Log books and other record keeping issues.
FBT exemption for electric vehicles

Issues with electric vehicles?

  • Will the exemption end?
  • Plug-in hybrids: what are the transitional rules?
  • Treatment of Home charging costs (updated PCG 2024/2)
  • Reportable Fringe Benefit requirements
Entertainment

Using a variety of common examples, we will explore the FBT rules for entertainment type scenarios to make sure you are getting it right including the GST credit entitlements for entertainment expenditure.

Car Parking: is your employee parking subject to FBT?

Taxation Ruling TR 2021/2 contained the Commissioner’s revised view of what is a commercial parking station – has it cast the net too wide? Does your organisation now have a car parking fringe benefit exposure? If you do what is your best option for valuing the benefit?

Employee Travel
  • Transporting bulky equipment – Hudson’s case
  • The Travel vs living away from home conundrum
  • Travelling to work or on work? Where are at?
Exempt work-related items and other common exemptions

Make sure you are identifying and correctly dealing with common benefits including:

  • Treatment of employee wellness programs
  • Electronic devices
  • E-scooter and E-bikes
  • On-site recreational facilities and child-care
Remote area and relocation issues?

A summary of common exemptions and concessions for remote area-based employees and relocation scenarios.

Uniforms and protective clothing & other equipment provided to employees

We will discuss:

  • Compulsory v non-compulsory uniforms
  • Protective clothing/equipment
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses, hats etc for outdoor workers
Reportable Fringe Benefits

Getting disclosures right including dealing with the ‘pooled car’ exclusion and reporting FBT exempt EV’s?

Testimonials

Rob and Michael excel at delivering FBT information with expertise, turning it into an enjoyable day.
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Wayne O
Brisbane
2024
Good and knowledgeable presenters.
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Pin Sinn P
Online
2024
Very informative and clear. It is great to be able to interact with the presenters that answer questions. Everything was explained very well. I feel I came away from the day with increased knowledge and clarity of FBT.
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Helen A
Melbourne
2023
Michael and Rob were fantastic presenters. Their way of presenting keeps their audience engaged and was not mundane or too overwhelming despite the topic. Very helpful and open to questions during the presentation and breaks as well as after the session.
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Sally P
Darwin
2023

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