Business

Annual report reveals rapid decline in satisfaction with ATO

The introduction of client-agent linking, processing backlogs and declining services has resulted in a substantial...

01 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Business

CA ANZ pushes for quick passage of AML/CTF amendments

The professional body has urged the government to pass the anti-money laundering reforms by early next year to enable...

01 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Large corporations cough up $100bn in corporate tax

The Tax Office has revealed that it received $97.9 billion in income tax from large corporations in its tenth annual...

01 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

HLB Mann Judd unveils new offices in NSW and Qld

The firm has announced new office locations in Lismore, NSW and Robina, Queensland.

01 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Director disqualified for failure of 21 companies: ASIC

A NSW director owing over $21 million to the Tax Office has been disqualified by the corporate regulator for five years.

01 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

IGTO lists agent phone line as top review area

The registered agent phone line has been listed as a priority review area in the Inspector-General of Taxation's...

31 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Review makes recommendations to rectify ATO’s ‘clogged’ objection system

The Inspector-General of Taxation has called for simpler processes for amending past tax returns and for online...

31 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Government’s super tax reforms ‘modestly’ reduce tax concessions: Assistant...

Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones has said it is a fairer outcome if the government “modestly” reduces tax concessions...

31 October 2024 • By Keeli Cambourne

Business

Xero unveils winners of 2024 Beautiful Business Fund

Four Australian small businesses have been awarded a share of $180,000 for winning a position in the recent Xero...

31 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

UK tax changes a 'nightmare' for Aussies with UK investments: Pitcher Partners

Australians with UK investment portfolios could be at risk of inheritance tax, Pitcher Partners warns.

31 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

TPB to set higher bar for top end of town with code changes

The TPB says it will adopt a pragmatic approach for smaller firms in response to the code changes while expecting a...

30 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Appointments

CA ANZ appoints new chief economist

The professional body has announced the appointment of its new chief economist, Professor Richard Holden.

30 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Growing credit reliance reaches ‘concerning’ levels, data reveals

Persistent economic challenges have led to increased reliance on credit in the hospitality and retail sectors,...

30 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

SME challenges to be left in ‘rear-view mirror’: NAB

The first cash rate cut will signify the start of a series of significant improvements in SME conditions, according to...

30 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Super

Anti-money laundering reforms need whole-of-government approach: SMSFA

The SMSF Association has urged the government to take a whole-of-government approach to consider all current and...

30 October 2024 • By Keeli Cambourne

Regulation

Application of Section 15 will be ‘rare for most practices’, says TPB

The TPB has sought to assure practitioners that the requirement to report false or misleading statements is unlikely...

29 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Tax fraud crimes to be repaid with diamonds: AFSA

An auction of luxury goods forfeited in Operation Elbrus is set to filter millions of dollars back into Australia,...

29 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Tougher illicit tobacco penalties to ensure ‘responsible’ SMEs

The NSW Small Business Commissioner has welcomed stronger enforcement against illegal tobacco sales.

29 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson