Tax

GST a critical lever in tax reform approach: Allegra Spender

A review of GST must form part of any major tax reform approach by the government despite the potential political...

05 December 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Super

Motion to split controversial super bill could work in sector’s favour

A motion to split the Treasury Laws Amendment (Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions and Other Measures) Bill...

05 December 2024 • By Keeli Cambourne

Tax

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...

04 December 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

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...

04 December 2024 • By Christine Chen

Technology

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.

04 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

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.

04 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

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...

03 December 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

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...

03 December 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

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.

03 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Appointments

The Tax Institute names 2025 president

The Tax Institute has revealed Tim Sandow will step up as president for 2025.

03 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

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...

30 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

PwC scandal shows ‘biggest is never best’

The big four’s vast partnerships and profiteering inevitably lead to ethical failures unlike smaller firms, experts...

02 December 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

Anti-money laundering reforms pass both houses

Accountants will need to prepare for new obligations under the expanded anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism...

29 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

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.

02 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

ATO reveals small business hit list to combat tax debt

The Tax Office hopes shedding light on its enforcement priorities will improve taxpayer compliance.

29 November 2024 • By Christine Chen

Super

$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...

29 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

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...

29 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

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.

29 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee