2026 WALGA Tax Webinar - Series 1

Series 1 of our WALGA Tax Service Training Schedule for 2026 is now open for registration, so book your place now to avoid missing out. Each webinar will be a 1 hour online session dedicated to the specific topic of interest hosted by the specialists at our WALGA tax team you know and trust. The topics aim to give participants the awareness of the tax issues impacting the topics, running through practical examples relevant to local government, as well as common themes and topic tips. The topics for this series of webinars are as follows:

FBT on Motor Vehicles - 24 April 2026

Vehicles are a very common benefit within local government and an easy area of the ATO to target with information sharing. Understand Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) for motor vehicles to ensure compliance and optimise your local government’s finances. This webinar covers when car (or residual) fringe benefits arise, exemptions, valuation methods, and record-keeping.

What You'll Learn:

• FBT Basics: Define different motor vehicle fringe benefits and their triggers.
• Exemptions & Residuals: Identify exempt benefits and residual vehicles.
• Valuation Methods: Calculate taxable values using different methods.
• Record Keeping: Maintain compliant records effectively.
• Practical Examples: Apply real-world scenarios for accurate tax reporting.

Who Should Attend: Financial officers, fleet managers, and administrative staff in local government.

Why Attend: Ensure FBT compliance, avoid penalties, and enhance your tax management strategies. Gain confidence in calculating taxable values and maintaining proper records.

Year-End Reporting - 29 May 2026

Prepare for a smooth year-end with our focused webinar on year-end reporting and taxable payment annual reports. This session acts a reminder (or refresher) for essential year end tasks and provides insights into payroll reporting requirements to ensure your local government is fully compliant and ready for the new financial year without any last minute hiccups.

What You'll Learn:

• Reconciliations: Ensure your accounts are accurate and complete.
• Payment Summaries: Manage and prepare comprehensive payment summaries.
• Single Touch Payroll (STP): Optimise your STP processes for year-end.
• Workcover: Navigate Workcover reporting requirements efficiently.
• Other Reports: Handle additional mandatory reports with ease.
• Tax Updates: Stay informed on the latest tax changes affecting year-end reporting.

Who Should Attend: This webinar is perfect for staff with a solid understanding of year-end reporting basics who are looking to deepen their knowledge or need a refresher. Ideal for financial officers, payroll managers, and administrative staff within local government.

Why Attend: Enhance your year-end reporting skills, ensure compliance with all reporting requirements, and avoid last-minute pitfalls. Gain practical tips and updates to streamline your reporting process, reduce errors, and save valuable time as you close out the financial year.

Fees and Charges - 26 June 2026

In this webinar, we'll guide you through identifying and addressing GST challenges associated with various local government fees and charges. Gain clarity on distinguishing between “regulatory” and “non-regulatory” fees—a critical step to ensure compliance and avoid the risks of undercharging or overcharging GST.

What You'll Learn:

• GST Identification: Pinpoint GST-related issues across a spectrum of local government fees and charges.
• Regulatory vs. Non-Regulatory: Understand the essential criteria to classify fees accurately.
• Compliance Implications: Navigate the consequences of GST miscalculations and ensure your charges are spot-on.

Who Should Attend: This advanced webinar is tailored for seasoned professionals and technical experts within local government. If you already have a solid grasp of GST basics and are looking to deepen your expertise, this session is perfect for you!

Why Attend: Enhance your technical skills, ensure regulatory compliance, and confidently manage GST implications for your local government’s financial activities. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of local government taxation.

Register now to secure your spot and take your GST knowledge to the next level!

Webinars - Dates, Logistics and Time

Interested in just one? That’s fine, or enjoy the discount on registration for all five and get bigger bang for your training buck.

Please note, only one login is to be provided to each local government, so if your local government is interested in multiple webinars for different departments, one login is all you need. This is done to ensure that each local government can take advantage of our discount scheme.

Missed it or can't make a webinar? Don't worry, you can purchase the recording of the webinar you're interested in after the webinar date which includes a login and slides relevant to the webinar topic! Register your interest to purchase one by emailing localgov-wa@moore-australia.com.au 

The webinars will be facilitated live through Teams and participants will all be able to interact with presenters and ask questions. The login details will be sent to you in the days preceding each webinar.

TIME: 10:00am - 11:00am unless otherwise stated

Pricing

Discounts will be applied at checkout for multiple webinar registrations, as detailed below (excluding GST):

• One webinar $300
• Two webinars $580
• Three webinars $840