Tax

Sussan Ley pledges to cut government spending, personal income taxes

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has outlined the Coalition’s economic plan pledging to reduce personal income taxes,...

21 October 2025 • By Emma Partis

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Business

US-style small business loan scheme needed in face of looming ‘silver tsunami’

With so many Baby Boomers set to retire in the coming decade, advocates have said there is an urgent need to follow...

20 October 2025 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Tax

Jailed property developer fails to overturn million-dollar tax debt

A property developer has failed to overturn a garnishee notice and a million-dollar tax debt, while serving a 10-year...

20 October 2025 • By Emma Partis

Super

Lipo, lip filler, Botox not for early super access, ATO warns

The ATO and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency are warning against "dipping in” to superannuation funds...

20 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Why accountants are becoming the real dealmakers in property

The accountant’s role in property is expanding fast. We’re not just checking numbers at the end of a deal – we’re...

17 October 2025 • By Stuart Waugh

Tax

NTAA offers feedback on Tax Ombudsman’s ATO GIC remission review

Drawing from its member feedback, the National Tax and Accountants’ Association has provided input on the Tax...

17 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

TPB continues compliance crackdown on PwC, broader industry

As the PwC tax leaks scandal remains front of mind for the industry, the Tax Practitioners Board is launching an...

17 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

The Tax Institute ‘pleased’ with ATO’s review of taxpayer relief provisions

Following the Tax Office’s changes to the tax treatment of GIC and SIC, The Tax Institute is welcoming its route to...

16 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

‘Overwhelmed, disappointed’: Tax Ombudsman slams ATO tax agent service

Tax agents are increasingly dissatisfied with the ATO, its poor service, and “strained relationships”, the Tax...

16 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

AI uptake ramping up cyber threats for businesses, BDO says

Small businesses take over a week to recover from cyber attacks, and AI tools are ramping up firms’ exposure to...

16 October 2025 • By Emma Partis

Business

AML reforms about humans, not paperwork

As Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms loom, child protection experts have warned that financial crime isn’t just a regulatory...

15 October 2025 • By Accountants Daily

Tax

High Court hears Bendel appeal

Yesterday, the High Court of Australia heard the Commissioner of Taxation’s appeal in the ongoing Bendel saga. The...

15 October 2025 • By Emma Partis

Super

Incoming Payday Super legislation: What you need to know

A tax expert is warning employers to be aware of the newly proposed Payday Super legislation and guidance, and what it...

15 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Altered super tax proposal brings ‘waves of relief’ for professionals

The government’s surprise amendments to the proposed super tax have been welcomed with open arms by the accounting and...

15 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Audit independence: ASIC’s findings a call to improve, not cause for alarm

Audit independence is a cornerstone of audit quality, but it does not stand alone. It operates alongside the expertise...

14 October 2025 • By Chris Freeland AM

Tax

‘Common sense’: Government bows to super tax pressure

After countless months of debate against the government's proposed Div 296 tax, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled...

14 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Net cash flow tax: What is it and what will it mean for SMEs?

As differing opinions circulate at the top end of town about the potential impacts of a net cash flow tax, its effect...

14 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Gen X urged to make the most of their wealth opportunities

As concern circulates around the older generations' wealth and the possibilities they will have in terms of financial...

13 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson