New Annual Not-For Profit (NFP) Self-Review Reporting Obligations

CoggerGurry • August 1, 2024

Are you involved in a local NFP group or association? You may not be aware that there is a new annual reporting requirement to notify the ATO of the organisation’s income tax exempt eligibility. 


From 1 July 2023, non-charitable NFP organisations with an active Australian Business Number (ABN) that self-assess as income tax exempt are required to lodge an annual self-review return with the Australian Tax Office (ATO). Until now, NFP organisations that self-assess had not been required to report annually to the ATO. 


The following 8 categories are income tax exempt entities that can self-assess their eligibility for income tax exemption: 


  • Community Service Organisations 
  • Sporting Organisations 
  • Cultural Organisations 
  • Educational Organisations 
  • Health Organisations 
  • Employment Organisations 
  • Resource Development Organisations 
  • Scientific Organisations 



If you are involved with a NFP association you may have received a notice from the ATO alerting you of this new requirement however if you have any questions or require assistance with completing the form, we are here to assist you. 


Making Electronic Signing Easier for You

By Cogger Gurry • August 29, 2025
We’re excited to share that we’ve upgraded our client signing experience—now powered by FuseSign! This intuitive, secure platform lets you sign documents in minutes (not days), straight from any device, and is simple to use. There’s no need to download apps or remember passwords - just click the link, review your documents, and sign. With industry-leading security and a smooth, hassle-free process, signing important documents has never been faster or easier. You can find out more about FuseSign Here

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By Cogger Gurry • August 29, 2025
As part of its re-election commitment, the Federal Government has passed legislation to reduce all outstanding HECS-HELP debts by 20%. The Bill passed the Senate on 31 July 2025 and will come into effect once it receives Royal Assent. The reduction will be applied retrospectively to student loan balances held as at 1 June 2025. While many borrowers have recently seen their loan balances increase due to the 3.2% annual indexation, the Government has confirmed that the 20% discount will be calculated based on the loan amount before indexation was applied. How the Reduction Will Work: Once the legislation is in effect, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will automatically apply the 20% reduction to eligible student loan accounts. Indexation will also be recalculated using the reduced loan balance, delivering further relief for borrowers. This change builds on previous reforms that now link indexation to the lower of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or Wage Price Index (WPI), rather than CPI alone, an approach designed to ease the financial pressure on graduates. Lodging Your Tax Return: If you’re getting ready to lodge your tax return, you don’t need to delay. The ATO will automatically apply the discount in the coming months. If you’ve fully repaid your student loan since 1 June 2025, you may be eligible for a refund equivalent to the 20% discount (subject to any other outstanding tax liabilities). Other Changes to Student Loan Repayments: The legislation also introduces changes to repayment thresholds. From 1 July 2025, the minimum income threshold for compulsory student loan repayments will increase from $54,435 to $67,000, making repayments more equitable. If you have any questions about how these changes may affect you or your tax return, please get in touch with CoggerGurry today, we’re here to help. Tel: 03 5571 0111

Division 296 Tax Update

By Cogger Gurry • August 29, 2025
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