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ATO denies using AI for taxpayer obligations

The Tax Office has said it does not use AI to make compliance decisions or determine a taxpayer’s obligations, as a...

05 November 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

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Trust tax sets up decades of litigation, lawyer says

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RBA makes Melbourne Cup Day 2026 cash rate call

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Small accounting firms struggle to compete amid talent shortage

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Not a ‘misunderstanding’ of rules: Dental practice searched over illegal...

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Upskilling for Accountants: Key Skills to Better Qualify for Leadership Roles

For seasoned accountants looking to take on more, mid-career upskilling can be an ideal pursuit. The key lies in...

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The ATO ‘doesn’t want to budge’: A tax specialist on the surge in SGC letters

One tax specialist is seeing clients receiving SGC letters at least once a week, as the ATO ramps up its debt...

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‘Narrow’, ‘complex’: Innovation and investment reforms slammed

The government’s IBCC and R&D tax incentive legislation is under the scanner, as industry professionals remain...

02 November 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur