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TPB statistics reveal ageing tax practitioner population
Age demographics for the tax agent population indicate that over half of all tax agents are over the age of 50, while only 1 per cent are below 30.
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Findex bolsters M&A program with head of strategy, transactions appointment
Findex has created a new head of strategy and transactions role in a move to reinforce its commitment to accelerating the group’s growth through mergers and acquisition...
Code breach lands tax agent company with written caution
A sole director of a tax agent company has been issued a written caution for breaching item seven of the Professional Code of Conduct.
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Control elements that will impact TSB in preparation for Div 296: technical expert
With Division 296 looming, it’s important to control things that will distort the earnings income in an SMSF, a technical specialist has warned.
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Business Council calls for R&D tax incentive changes
Changes to tax settings and boosting investment in research and development could be the key to bolstering lagging productivity, the Business Council of Australia has sai...
ATO granted special leave to appeal Bendel dispute in High Court
The High Court has granted the Commissioner of Taxation special leave to appeal the Bendel decision, which challenged the ATO’s longstanding views on unpaid present ent...
Australian SME owners report ‘stable’ mental wellbeing
The mental wellbeing of Australian small business owners is in a stable and resilient position despite some of the pressures with running a business, according to a MYOB ...
Tax Institute urges government to scrap Div 296, review NALI
The government should not proceed to enact Division 296 in its current form, the Tax Institute has said.
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ATO issues draft vulnerability framework for consultation
The Tax Office has developed a framework aimed at better supporting people experiencing vulnerability when they interact with the tax system.
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SMSFs warned against making rash decisions on Div 296 ahead of 30 June
Most SMSF members won't need to do anything before the end of the financial year and may want to wait longer before taking action, according to an SMSF specialist.
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TPB reports over 1k whistleblower reports under new regime
The Tax Practitioners Board has received over 1,100 whistleblower complaints since the start of the new whistleblower arrangements in July.
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Business conditions continue steady decline in May: NAB
Business conditions throughout May have eased again, continuing the steady fall from late 2024 to early 2025.
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Productivity roundtable must ‘explore all options’: CPA Australia
The professional body has welcomed the prospect of a productivity roundtable in August as the government seeks solutions to boost Australia’s poor productivity growth.
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Grant Thornton Sydney adds audit partner to ranks
The professional services firm has welcomed new audit partner, David Haynes.
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ATO issues reminder on looming interest deductibility changes
Interest charged by the Tax Office for late payments or underpayments will no longer be tax-deductible as of 1 July.
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Government urged to build simpler, sustainable tax framework: The Tax Institute
The Tax Institute is calling on the government to make crucial reforms to support a stronger and fairer tax and superannuation system.
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Be wary of all tax time communication, says CPA
The accounting body is warning taxpayers to be wary of scams in the form of emails, text messages and other communications this upcoming tax time.
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Federal Court overturns ART decision on FBT liability
The Federal Court has allowed an appeal by the Commissioner in a decision examining whether fringe benefits tax applied to directors of a corporate trustee.
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Trustees should review trust deeds to avoid breaches at EOFY: legal specialist
SMSF trustees should carefully review their trust deeds and ensure adherence with current trust laws before 30 June to avoid breaches, penalties, or adverse tax consequ...
4 Queenslanders charged in alleged money laundering scheme
Four Queenslanders have been charged with allegedly smuggling cash across the country in an elaborate money laundering scheme.
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