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Penalty for lawyer with $290k in super contribution failures
A solicitor has been penalised for his failure to pay almost $300,000 in compulsory superannuation contributions for six employees.
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RCSA raises concern over ACT’s ‘backroom tax’
The ACT government’s “stealth move” to lift payroll tax to 8.75 per cent will undermine business, jobs and trust, RCSA has said.
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CA ANZ launches new CA Foundations program
The professional accounting body has unveiled its new CA Foundations program aimed at attracting a more diverse range of aspiring accountants.
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Perks Adelaide names Lisa Pritchard as general manager
The accounting and advisory firm has welcomed the appointment of Lisa Pritchard to its newly created general manager of operations role.
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Australian tax reform: More carrots, less sticks
With productivity enhancement a major goal of the Albanese government, now is the time for competitive, fair, and fit-for-purpose tax reform, writes Tony Merlo.
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Wolters Kluwer unveils new CCH iFirm platform capabilities
Software firm Wolters Kluwer has announced a suite of new capabilities within its CCH iFirm platform.
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An ex-PwC partner’s leadership advice for up-and-comers
With promotion season in full swing, newly-appointed accounting firm partners have been encouraged to be observant, remain resilient and choose to model enthusiasm and po...
MYOB makes power move with banking service debut
The accounting software giant is making a strategic shift into the crowded banking services space with a fresh SME finance feature.
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RBA’s shock rate hold set to ‘cloud’ business sentiment
Small businesses will have to continue holding out for relief from persistent inflation pressures and rising operational costs following the central bank’s surprise int...
Widening IT knowledge gap set to threaten firm efficiency and productivity
Accounting firms reluctant to adopt technological processes risk being “left behind” as the IT knowledge gap continues to widen, experts have cautioned.
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RBA makes July 2025 cash rate call
Find out, in this special announcement brought to you by Accounting Home Loans, if the Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to raise, hold, or cut interest rates at its ...
NSW Ombudsman slams Revenue NSW for blocking complaints
The NSW Ombudsman has put Revenue NSW on notice for blocking an individual from making a complaint to the Ombudsman and the Independent Commission Against Corruption.
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Failure to pay minimum pensions just got a lot more costly
The ATO’s stricter interpretation of pension rules means SMSF trustees, accountants and advisers must be more vigilant than ever to avoid costly tax, estate planning ...
Pitcher Partners super advice fell short, law firm alleges
Pitcher Partners has been accused of breaching its contractual obligations during the six years it provided tax services to a national law firm.
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ATO’s growing focus on section 99B sparks concern among tax professionals
The ATO’s increasing focus on section 99B taxes on foreign trust distributions has sparked concerns across the tax industry.
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NSW government commits to the ‘art of tax reform’
Policy experts are joining forces with artists to push for meaningful tax reform to boost Australia’s struggling arts and culture sector.
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Caution advised with tax effect accounting
Tax effect accounting is emerging as one of the strategies being employed to help mitigate tax implications from the proposed legislative super changes, but some issues...
‘Reckless’ Victorians to gear up for 50% penalty tax
Victoria has introduced a new penalty tax rate for “recklessness” following recent changes to the Victorian State Taxation Acts Amendment Bill 2025.
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The most common EOFY tax questions answered
Although EOFY has passed, confusion around tax time often carries on well into the new financial year for small businesses and workers.
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$10k remedy for dismissed worker remains unpaid as company owes ATO $330k
An unfair dismissal case has left a worker scrambling to receive her owed remedies, with the company yet to reimburse her nearly a year after the proceedings concluded.
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