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FBT Updates: From Entertainment to Motor Vehicles and Beyond

Master Australia’s Fringe Benefit Tax regulations, from salary packaging to entertainment perks and car-related benefits.

Created byTim Buxton
BeginnerUpdated Sep 10, 2024

What You'll Learn

  • check_circleExplain the fundamentals and purpose of Fringe Benefit Tax in Australia.
  • check_circleIdentify and categorize taxable benefits provided to employees, including motor vehicles, entertainment, and other perks.
  • check_circleEvaluate key updates in FBT regulations and their impact on businesses.
  • check_circleAnalyze salary packaging and car benefits and their tax implications under FBT.
  • check_circleDevelop strategies to ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting for FBT compliance.
  • check_circleApply best practices to minimize FBT liabilities and manage compliance risks effectively.

About This Course

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) in Australia, highlighting its evolution, current regulations, and significant updates. Participants will gain insight into salary packaging, entertainment taxation, and the impact of motor vehicle benefits on businesses. Led by experts in the field, this course breaks down complex FBT concepts, compliance challenges, and effective strategies for managing tax obligations.

Whether you're new to FBT or seeking updates on recent changes, this course equips you with the tools to ensure your organization’s compliance and optimize tax strategies.

Topics List:

  • Overview of Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT)
  • Salary Packaging and Employee Benefits
  • Entertainment Perks and Taxation
  • Motor Vehicle Benefits and FBT Implications
  • Car Parking and Entertainment Facility Leasing
  • Record-Keeping and Reporting Requirements for FBT Compliance

Course Content

1 activity • 1 videos • duration: 2h 8m

  • videocamFBT Updates: From Entertainment to Motor Vehicles and Beyond
    Duration 128:02

Your Instructors

Tim Buxton

Podcast Host

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Tim is a social impact entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in international humanitarian work, focusing on serving marginalized and displaced communities. He holds a post-graduate degree in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies from Queensland University of Technology. Tim co-founded The Refuge Initiative in Northern Iraq in 2014, providing homes and holistic care to refugees. After returning to Australia in 2017, he founded You Belong, supporting refugee integration. In 2022, he launched Just Travel Co, a social impact business creating life-changing group travel experiences. Tim is a passionate communicator, advocating for a more compassionate world where everyone belongs.  

Paul Mather

Founder of FBT Solutions

Paul has over 25 years of experience dealing with Fringe Benefits Tax, Salary Packaging, and Employment Taxes in Australia. Paul is a current member of the ATO’s FBT Working Group and was a member of the former ATO National Tax Liaison Group (NTLG) Fringe Benefits Tax Subcommittee (from 2005 to 2013). Prior to creating his company, FBT Solutions, in 2009, Paul worked in the Employment Taxes and Indirect Taxes teams for 10 years at EY. Paul has also previously worked in commercial roles in Australia and London, as well as at Chartered Accounting firms PKF and BDO in New Zealand.

Credit Information

Professional development requirements vary by profession, country, and regulatory body. Before enrolling, review the course details and confirm that the content, learning format, and any listed credits meet your specific requirements. You are responsible for confirming eligibility with your regulator or professional association and keeping the records required for reporting.

What Students Are Saying

4.7 out of 5
Student's Choice
148 reviews
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    John L.
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    interesting

  • MC
    Michael C.
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    A great refresher. Picked up a few new things

  • SR
    Sven R.
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    The course was thoughtfully structured, and I gained a wealth of knowledge that I’m confident will help me advance in my career.

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