Business

Ban on interest charge deductions may deter tax compliance: expert

Treasury’s crackdown on GIC and SIC deductions could hurt small firms and discourage engagement with the ATO,...

23 October 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Super

Timing of asset sales critical with impending Div 296 tax: specialist

Timing the sale of assets is critical to take advantage of tax opportunities, especially in the event of the Division...

22 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Dissatisfaction with ATO systems ‘the highest in a decade’, IGTO told

Tax agents are deeply dissatisfied with the ATO's processes and responsiveness across all taxpayer segments, according...

22 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Research reveals consumer spending preferences for holiday season

SME businesses should prepare for an increase in online shopping this holiday season, according to recent research.

22 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

ASIC swoops on dodgy directors with collapsed companies

The corporate regulator has warned it is taking tougher action against directors who avoid tax, fail to lodge tax...

21 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Controversial ‘Airbnb tax’ set to become law

A levy on short-stay accommodation bookings will apply from next year after being passed by the Victorian parliament.

21 October 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Perks and GPK Holdich join forces to bolster expertise

The Adelaide-based accounting and financial services firm has announced the acquisition of GPK Holdich.

21 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

CA ANZ ‘disappointed’ by accounting role gaps in Occupation Shortage List

The professional body has welcomed the addition of tax accountants and auditors to the Occupation Shortage List.

21 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Tax Institute welcomes IGTO's proposed review areas

Proposals to review areas such as tax identity fraud, client-agent linking and the registered agent phone line by the...

18 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Victorian woman jailed over $600k GST rort

Tahra Wyntjes invented a cleaning business to lodge dozens of fake business activity statements, a court has found.

18 October 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Strong jobs growth of 64k powers past estimates

Unemployment held at 4.1 per cent and the participation rate reached a record high.

18 October 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Rightsizing regulation report calls for ‘crucial’ SME consideration

Small businesses should be considered during the development of new legislation, regulations, rules and other...

18 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

TPB to issue guidance on code changes by end of month

The Tax Practitioners Board has promised to deliver draft guidance on the revised changes to the Code of Professional...

17 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

Technology critical to resolving business pressures, accountants told

Small business owners need to place their trust in technology to help relieve the pressures from the current economic...

17 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

CPA Australia adds first Territorian to director board

The professional body has welcomed former Northern Territory auditor-general and former Deloitte partner Julie Crisp...

17 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

Australian businesses lack confidence in cyber security: RSM research

Australian businesses are less equipped to respond to cyber attacks compared with their global counterparts, RSM...

17 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

How women can build a personal ‘advisory board’

Building a network of mentors and coaches with varied skill sets could help women achieve their career goals,...

17 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Inquiry raises concerns about ‘systemic misuse of accountants’ certificates’

Senators want to see sanctions applied to accountants previously reported to ASIC over the misclassification of...

16 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee