Login
iscover
News
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 “ordinary income”.
...
Tax agent cautioned over rogue employee’s $319k client refund theft
The TPB cited supervision failures and privacy breaches after an employee used the agent’s myGovID to misappropriate funds.
...
The Access Group launches software platform to boost data security
The Access Group has revealed its largest technology investment, Access Evo, is set to launch in early 2025.
...
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.
...
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 as the capital gains discount.
...
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 outsourcing arrangement under the new code changes.
...
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.
...
The Tax Institute names 2025 president
The Tax Institute has revealed Tim Sandow will step up as president for 2025.
...
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 position, COSBOA has said.
...
PwC scandal shows ‘biggest is never best’
The big four’s vast partnerships and profiteering inevitably lead to ethical failures unlike smaller firms, experts have said.
...
Anti-money laundering reforms pass both houses
Accountants will need to prepare for new obligations under the expanded anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime following the passage of amendments t...
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.
...
ATO reveals small business hit list to combat tax debt
The Tax Office hopes shedding light on its enforcement priorities will improve taxpayer compliance.
...
$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 least for this year.
...
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 partner Judo Bank.
...
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.
...
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 victims, HLB Mann Judd Perth has warned.
...
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 misconduct.
...
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, according to SME accounting practice owners.
...
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 financial abuse in the tax system as her first review.
...
Page 20 of 179
