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Super

Parliament intent on introducing badly designed law

The proposed additional tax on super balances above $3 million will add complexity and result in unintended outcomes...

10 May 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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ATO compliance hotspots for tax time 2024

Tax professionals and their clients should pay careful attention to areas such as record keeping, rental property...

19 April 2024 • By Mark Chapman, H&R Block

Technology

Weaponising trust: When cyber criminals abuse cloud applications

With recent reports indicating that over half of malware being delivered via cloud applications, all financial...

19 April 2024 • By Tony Burnside, Netskope

Regulation

When the Federal Court agrees with ACA: Vestey Trusts invalid

Obvious flaws in the Vestey Trust meant that the representations promoting it were false and misleading.

12 April 2024 • By Matthew Burgess, View Legal

Tax

Common tax traps for residential rental properties

Getting claims right is more important than ever with the ATO’s increased focus on residential rental properties.

11 April 2024 • By Robyn Jacobson, The Tax Institute

Business

What’s to come for Aussie businesses for the remainder of 2024?

Businesses will continue to face a challenging environment throughout the rest of the year but data in the second half...

05 April 2024 • By Stirling Streeter, CreditorWatch

Super

SG compliance activities expose common issue with clearing houses

The pitfalls of using clearing houses for Super Guarantee payments is leaving many small businesses in the lurch.

28 March 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

Compliance or complaints: The evolving role of AI in modern payroll

Artificial intelligence will see significant change in the payroll space, leading to more accurate payroll entries and...

15 March 2024 • By James Ramsay, Remote

Business

How too much trust or scepticism can be problematic

Where do you sit on the trust versus sceptical scale? If you, your colleagues or clients are leaning heavily to either...

15 March 2024 • By Sue Parker, DARE Group

Technology

First quarter 2024 tech updates for accountants

A practical look at the latest feature updates and transformations shaping the accounting industry this year so far.

08 March 2024 • By Heather Smith, ANISE Consulting

Business

Redefining the tax profession with women at the forefront

International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on the achievements of women and the progress that continues to be made...

07 March 2024 • By Robyn Jacobson, The Tax Institute

Business

Looking back and thinking forward: The insolvency landscape in 2024 and beyond

In 2024, businesses in Australia will continue to navigate complex economic terrain marked by high-interest rates, ATO...

01 March 2024 • By Trevor Withane, Ironbridge Legal

Tax

The curious case of Mrs Bowerman

A recent AAT decision has examined the threshold test in the Myer Principle and how it relates to the acquisition of a...

23 February 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

How technology helps avoid the dread of compliance work

Learning to use software to automate manual tasks can lead to better insights and free up time to spend on clients or...

16 February 2024 • By Sabby Gill

Tax

Why employee v contractor comes down to fine print

The task of worker classification has been a long-running point of contention but the Commissioner’s response to...

16 February 2024 • By Phillip London

Super

Why payday super offers a timely chance to close the gap

Revisions to ensure prompt payment for workers and appropriate penalties for employers have been a long time coming.

09 February 2024 • By Robyn Jacobson

Business

Why AI, mergers and advisory add up to cautious optimism

The accounting industry changes slowly but data reveals unmistakable trends and a positive outlook.

09 February 2024 • By Julia Thomson

Tax

Why crypto treads an uncertain path through tax minefield

The taxation of digital assets used for lending and borrowing would benefit from clear-sighted guidelines.

02 February 2024 • By Jeremy Makowski