Tax

Dodgy tax schemes on the rise, ATO warns

The Tax Office is warning taxpayers to be wary of online tax schemes promising to help them significantly reduce or...

31 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

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Super

Transfer balance cap for super to jump to $2m

The general transfer balance cap is set to increase to $2 million on 1 July 2025, following the release of quarterly...

30 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Super

ART affirms ASIC decision to disqualify SMSF auditor

The Administrative Review Tribunal has upheld ASIC's decision to disqualify an SMSF auditor for failing to comply with...

30 January 2025 • By Keeli Cambourne

Tax

CPA calls for alternative strategies for reducing ATO tax debt

The government should explore more targeted measures for reducing tax debt in place of the proposed general interest...

30 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Super

Mandatory service standards for super funds 'long overdue', says CPA

The professional body has voiced support for the government’s introduction of mandatory service standards for...

30 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

COSBOA lobbies for modernised tax system, red tape reduction

Australia will face record insolvencies, fewer entrepreneurs and weaker competition without decisive action on tax...

29 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Appointments

Moore Australia appoints Jarron Puszet to lead M&A divisions in Victoria,...

Accounting firm Moore Australia has appointed Jarron Puszet to chair its M&A division in Victoria and Tasmania.

29 January 2025 • By Emma Partis

Tax

Major tax reform critical to SME growth, government told

The business network has called for urgent tax reform to support Australian small businesses and taxpayers.

29 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Appointments

CA ANZ appoints new president for 2025

The professional body has announced Grant Ellis as its 2025 president.

29 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Treasury's consultation on new oversight body ‘inadequate’, says CPA

Both CPA Australia and CA ANZ have raised questions and concerns regarding the government’s plans to merge Australia's...

28 January 2025 • By Emma Partis

Super

SMSFA hits back at Chalmers over div 296 consultation claims

The SMSF Association has refuted Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ claims that the government undertook “heaps of consultation”...

28 January 2025 • By Emma Partis

Regulation

TPB sheds light on required standards for breach reports

The Tax Practitioners Board has clarified that practitioners are not required to report breaches where a claim is...

27 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

RACGP urges Qld government to pass GP payroll tax exemption

The government’s payroll tax exemption for specialist GPs is critical for improving access to this essential...

28 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Treasurer slams Coalition’s $20k ‘long lunch’ tax deduction

Jim Chalmers has hit out at the opposition’s proposed $20,000 tax deduction for meal and entertainment expenses,...

24 January 2025 • By Emma Partis

Regulation

TPB provides clarity on timeline for reporting breaches

The regulator has clarified how the breach reporting obligations operate in relation to the start date.

24 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Appointments

William Buck announces new chair for Australia and New Zealand

Greg Travers, who has been with the firm for 25 years, has been appointed chair of William Buck Australia and New...

23 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Coalition vows to repeal Div 296

The Coalition would repeal the Division 296 tax if it passes into law before the election.

24 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Appointments

Moore Australia announces 3 promotions across network

Accounting firm Moore Australia has announced the promotions of Chris Dickie, Natasia Capaldo and Jackie Slarks.

23 January 2025 • By Emma Partis