Tax

More of the same with latest missive from Treasury

Less than three business days after ‘consultation’ closed on the proposed minimum tax on discretionary trusts,...

06 August 2026 • By Matthew Burgess, View Legal

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Tranche 2 of CGT, negative gearing changes unveils new builds definition,...

Treasury has released consultation on the second tranche of CGT and negative gearing changes, addressing the new...

06 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

‘A sign of the times’: ATO audit outcome letter reflects more assertive...

One tax lawyer urges accountants to explain their position when they lodge to avoid conceding to an unfavourable ATO...

06 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Reckon reports strong HY2026 results

Accounting software provider Reckon has reported its first-half results, delivering significant growth in FY25 while...

05 August 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Tax

Multiple-property investors may need a portfolio-wide view of quarantined losses

Quarantined property losses will not only affect the property that generates them. For investors who own multiple...

05 August 2026 • By Bradley Beer

Tax

Minimum trust tax to 'disproportionately' penalise those on modest incomes: NTAA

Analysis by the association has demonstrated how the 30 per cent minimum trust tax will impact beneficiaries with...

05 August 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Greater impacts in trust tax changes for lower, middle-income beneficiaries:...

In its submission, the FAAA has stressed that the discretionary trust tax changes will have greater impacts not only...

05 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

'They haven’t looked at all the alternatives': IPA calls for rethink of...

The Institute of Public Accountants has welcomed the opportunity to provide feedback on the Minimum tax on...

04 August 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Technology

AI won’t replace accountants, but inertia might

The accountants I speak to aren’t worried about AI replacing them. They’re worried about being left behind by firms...

04 August 2026 • By John Munden

Business

80 years of discretionary trust use undermined by trust tax changes: CPA

Citing individual restructuring costs of up to $23,000 and a national burden of nearly $2.5 billion per annum, the...

04 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Regulation

Australian regulators target Griffith horticulture sector

The Tax Office, Fair Work Ombudsman and Australian Border Force have joined forces to investigate labour hire...

03 August 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Technology

Xero price hike has some accountants looking for alternatives

With the accounting software provider confirming that updated pricing will take effect from 1 October 2026,...

03 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

Abandon discretionary trust changes, prioritise trust taxation review, lawyer...

One legal expert has called on Treasury to abandon its discretionary trust tax changes and to overhaul the trust...

03 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Technology

Reckon to accelerate AI capabilities through AWS partnership

The accounting software firm is collaborating with Amazon Web Services to develop a raft of new features, including...

03 August 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Thoughts on mental health, longevity after 40 years in accounting

A tax practitioner celebrating his 40th year has stressed that mental health is not a sign of weakness and has called...

31 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

Look before leaping amid property tax changes

One tax expert breaks down what taxpayers and accountants must know amid property tax changes on an Under the Hood...

31 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

ATO explains LRBA guidance ahead of 10 August start

The Tax Office breaks down the do’s and don’ts of its impending changes affecting LRBAs starting 10 August 2026,...

31 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Regulation

CA ANZ seeks legal advice on limited waiver applying to KPMG investigation...

KPMG has agreed to provide CA ANZ with investigation reports on the audit misconduct allegations, but subject to a...

31 July 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee