Tax

GIC remission decision highlights a failed framework, ABRT chairman says

The ATO has reversed its decision to scrap a 97-year-old taxpayer’s GIC remission application in light of the...

20 May 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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Business

CA ANZ slams move to double reporting thresholds

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) is calling for immediate consultation and a transparent...

20 May 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Super

ATO clears up common payday super myths for SMSFs

The Tax Office has warned SMSFs about preparations they need to make now, ahead of the start of Payday Super.

19 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

ATO to review TR 2004/6 after commissioner's loss in Shaw decision

The ATO will review its guidance on the substantiation exception for travel and overtime meal allowance expenses in...

19 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

The reality of a more complex tax system

For some accountants, the budget simply adds more compliance and administration amid a more complex tax system. For...

18 May 2026 • By Carlos Tse & Amelia McNamara

Technology

‘We’re here for the very long term’, says SavvyWise founder

Just as there were ‘Xero millionaires’, Drew Pflaum wants to create ‘SavvyWise millionaires’ who financially benefit...

18 May 2026 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Tax

Unregistered tax agent’s sham business collapses in court

The Federal Court has come down hard on a man accused of profiting from tax agent services despite not being registered.

15 May 2026 • By Naomi Neilson

Tax

Tax trust changes could spark further administrative burden: Corrs

Practitioners must watch closely for policy changes regarding the taxation of trusts, as any changes are likely to add...

15 May 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Technology

AI delivering net positive gains for many SMBs

Recent Intuit research has revealed a reversal of past sentiment regarding the impact of AI on growth, with many small...

14 May 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Technology

Personr launches unified AML/CTF compliance suite

The new compliance suite bridges the gap between customer onboarding and end-to-end AML/CTF compliance management,...

14 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Victorian accountant jailed for ‘devious’ money-making scheme

As part of a “cunning, long-time fraud”, a Victorian accountant fleeced his loyal clients out of almost $1.5 million.

14 May 2026 • By Naomi Neilson

Tax

Budget shortchanges new investors and young Australians, CPA Australia says

Mum-and-dad investors, young Australians and small businesses have lost out in the 2025-26 federal budget, Australia’s...

14 May 2026 • By Naomi Neilson

Business

Budget 2026 a mixed bag for SMEs

Numerous measures unveiled for small businesses in this week’s federal budget have been welcomed, whereas others are...

14 May 2026 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Technology

The silent cost of AI efficiency: the judgement imperative

In part two of this two-part series, we unpack how accounting firms protect expertise in an AI-first world, writes...

14 May 2026 • By Andrew Cooke

Business

Forvis Mazars launches new division

The Australian office of Forvis Mazars will see an expanded advisory capability and network from the addition.

13 May 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Tax

Federal budget confirms major tax changes to trusts, CGT

The government has outlined the details of its proposed 30 per cent minimum tax on discretionary trusts, as well as...

12 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Key tax changes and measures from the 2026 federal budget

The major announcements from this year's federal budget and what they mean for accountants and their clients.

12 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Super

Greens slam Labor's decision to retain under 18s SG exemption under payday super

Labor says it supports the idea of extending superannuation guarantee to workers under 18 and working less than 30...

13 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee