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Banned SMSF auditor sentenced for acting while disqualified

A Melbourne SMSF auditor has been convicted and sentenced for continuing to act as an auditor while disqualified and...

04 September 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

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Accountant on visa made to pay own wage, firm’s PAYG, superannuation obligations

A firm and its owner have been fined almost $200,000 after it failed to pay its assistant accountant on a student visa...

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Need to get valuation for all assets is ‘overkill’ in CGT reform

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03 September 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

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ATO issues GIC warning for PAYG instalments

The Tax Office has reminded tax agents and their clients that the GIC could apply where PAYG instalments have been...

03 September 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

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Retail spending hits brakes following H12026 economic impacts: Deloitte

Discretionary spending growth is forecast to fall by more than half, with many retail sectors to face the impacts of...

03 September 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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Trustee loses appeal in GIC remission case

A taxpayer has lost their appeal of a decision that dismissed their application to review the ATO’s refusal to remit...

02 September 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

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GST fraudster sent back to jail after breaching parole

A Perth man who spent almost $378,000 in fake GST refunds has returned to jail after breaching his parole conditions.

02 September 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

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Last chance for accountant accused of misleading, deceptive conduct

An accountant facing accusations that he caused clients to enter loans, asset purchase agreements, and investment...

01 September 2026 • By Carlos Tse