Tax

Vanuatuan matriarch’s $33m sent to brother not taxable, court rules

The ATO has failed to show a Vanuatuan supermarket chain owner's transfers to family members in Australia were...

04 December 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Technology

MYOB launches new app to support sole operators

The tech company has announced the launch of its new app, Solo by MYOB, tailored for sole operators.

04 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Taxpayers using ATO Community at risk of ‘plainly wrong’ advice

The Tax Office’s popular online discussion forum is facing criticism for spreading incorrect advice on issues as basic...

03 December 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

TPB issues warning on outsourced services and code changes

The regulator has stressed that firms using outsourced services will be responsible for the quality control of the...

03 December 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Designer bags land woman behind bars in Operation Protego

An Operation Protego investigation has landed a luxury spender with a sentence of two years and eight months in prison.

03 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Appointments

The Tax Institute names 2025 president

The Tax Institute has revealed Tim Sandow will step up as president for 2025.

03 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Small business laments deferral of instant asset write-off measure: COSBOA

The deferral of the instant asset write-off measure till next year has again left small businesses in an uncertain...

30 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

PwC scandal shows ‘biggest is never best’

The big four’s vast partnerships and profiteering inevitably lead to ethical failures unlike smaller firms, experts...

02 December 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

Anti-money laundering reforms pass both houses

Accountants will need to prepare for new obligations under the expanded anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism...

29 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Super objective for retirement income finally ‘locked in’, says SMC

The peak super body has welcomed parliament's move to pass the Superannuation Objective Bill.

02 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

ATO reveals small business hit list to combat tax debt

The Tax Office hopes shedding light on its enforcement priorities will improve taxpayer compliance.

29 November 2024 • By Christine Chen

Super

$3m super tax officially abandoned for this year

The government’s plan to increase the tax on superannuation balances over $3 million has officially been abandoned, at...

29 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Winners revealed for Commercial Finance Awards 2024

A total of 20 winners have been announced for the inaugural Commercial Finance Awards, hosted in support by principal...

29 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Dentons’ tax practice welcomes Damien Bourke and team

The firm has announced the appointment of three key positions to its Brisbane office to grow its national tax practice.

29 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

Hackers circling Aussie TFNs, HLB Mann Judd cautions

An increase in cyber crime has brought a surge of criminals lodging bogus tax returns on behalf of unsuspecting...

29 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

TASA determination could upend agents’ client lists: Tax Institute

Section 15’s wording could force practitioners to end relationships with big corporate clients over a single entity’s...

28 November 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

SME owners bust small firm myths on pricing and people

Small business owners have no obligation to invest in extensive staffing, processes or pricing to be successful,...

28 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

IGTO launches review into financial abuse in the tax system

The Inspector-General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman will examine the ATO's identification and management of...

27 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee