Coalition Unveils Ambitious Small Business Strategy with Tax Breaks and Tech Boosts

April 18, 2025
Coalition Unveils Ambitious Small Business Strategy with Tax Breaks and Tech Boosts
  • The Coalition is set to unveil its small business strategy on April 19, 2025, which will include an 'entrepreneurship accelerator' and 'tech booster' incentives.

  • This strategy features new tax offsets and deductions designed to encourage entrepreneurship among Australians.

  • Newly incorporated businesses will benefit from tapered tax offsets during their first three years, with specific tax rates applied to their income brackets.

  • In the first year, new businesses will only pay tax on $25,000 of their first $100,000 earned, and on $50,000 of the second $100,000.

  • The tax offset rates will adjust in the second and third years, offering 60% and 40% in year two, and 50% and 30% in year three for the respective income brackets.

  • In contrast, Labor has proposed extending the $20,000 Instant Asset Write Off for an additional year to further support small business growth.

  • Recent data indicates a record number of new businesses have been established, contributing to a decrease in overall business rates.

  • The Coalition aims to create 350,000 new small businesses over the next four years, supported by lower taxes, easier financing, and reduced red tape.

  • Peter Dutton has committed to this ambitious goal, emphasizing the need for new tax incentives to support small business growth.

  • Deputy Opposition Leader Sussan Ley highlighted the plan as vital for revitalizing Australia's economy during challenging times for small businesses.

  • Dutton has expressed a strong commitment to supporting small businesses, particularly during their challenging establishment phase.

  • Additionally, businesses can claim a maximum tax deduction of $2,000 for technology upgrades costing $4,000, applicable across multiple purchases.

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