Throughout 2025 and into 2026, the ATO and state revenue offices (like the ACT and NSW) have intensified their focus on how medical practices pay their practitioners.
- The Change: While some states (like the ACT) have introduced specific payroll tax exemptions for practices that bulk-bill, the ATO has issued fresh “Income Splitting” warnings. They are targeting “Service Trust” arrangements where income is diverted to family members to lower tax brackets.
- The Story Angle: “Protecting your Practice: The 2026 Compliance Audit.” This story would walk members through a “Health Check” for their practice structure. It would focus on ensuring their “Tenant Doctor” contracts are airtight and that their PRODA accounts are set up correctly to avoid being flagged as an employer-employee relationship for tax purposes.