The introduction of the Government’s Enterprise Tax Plan Bill, if passed, will see important tax breaks for small businesses with a turnover of up to $10 million. Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Ms Kate Carnell noted that “An important element of this budget is empowering small businesses to generate much needed economic growth though tax breaks that allow them to re-invest and grow their business.” From 2016-17 financial year, small businesses with an annual turnover of less than $10 million may see a company tax cut to 27.5%. This is expected to decrease the tax of 870,000 companies. This is part of a 10 year government plan to eventually decrease all company tax by 25% to encourage investment and higher-paid jobs. A 5% tax discount is proposed to be introduced for unincorporated small businesses as well as immediate deductibility on assets under $20,000.