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CA ANZ throws support behind Coalition’s plans for accountants in advice The peak accounting body has strongly backed the Coalition’s “promises” around financial advice deregulation, though it noted it needs to hear more details. ...
ATO VIPER taskforce arrests 14 people in latest illicit tobacco blitz Fourteen people have been arrested following the uncovering of $4.8 million worth of illicit tobacco during an ATO VIPER Taskforce investigation. ...
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ASFA’s land tax analogy and Div 296 ‘falls short’: industry leader Remarks by ASFA chief executive Mary Delahunty that the Division 296 tax is similar to land tax “simply doesn’t hold”, a leading industry figure has said. ...
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Labor’s standard deduction may expose taxpayers to ‘future tax consequences’ The $1,000 instant deduction could see taxpayers miss out on critical conversations with their accountant, exposing them to potential tax issues in the future, accounting...
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IFPA calls for refinements to payday super legislation to ease small business burden Payday super legislation will be a “game changer” for all Australians but further amendments must be made to ensure effective implementation, professional bodies have...
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ART affirms TPB decision on registration of tax agent The Administrative Review Tribunal has upheld a decision by the TPB to reject a former tax agent’s request for registration as a tax agent. ...
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Grant Thornton International names Greg Keith as CEO-elect Greg Keith will take on the role of chief executive for Grant Thornton International after stepping down as chief executive of Grant Thornton Australia. ...
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Major parties miss the mark with tax sweetener measures Labor and the Coalition have announced competing measures to provide tax deductions for cost-of-living relief and first home buyers. ...
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Howarth reaffirms plans to expand provision of advice by accountants Shadow financial services minister Luke Howarth has said he would support making it easier for accountants to provide advice, particularly SMSF advice, if the Coalition i...
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ATO's processes with third party data-matching in need of review, says CA ANZ The professional body says a review should be undertaken into how the ATO assesses the appropriateness of the data it relies on for its data matching programs. ...
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RSM offers tax time tips for cash-strapped construction businesses Without proper planning, construction businesses can find themselves frustrated by cash flow issues when tax time comes around, RSM has said. ...
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Urgent action needed to improve audit regulation, warns CPA CPA Australia is calling for significant improvements to be made to ASIC’s audit oversight to restore trust and safeguard the future of the profession. ...
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‘Erroneous’ ATO letters burden tax agents with additional work and stress: IPA Poorly executed communications by the ATO in recent months has confused taxpayers and created extra work for tax practitioners, the professional body has said. ...
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Xero unveils ‘Tap to Pay’ to support grappling SMEs Xero has announced the launch of ‘Tap to Pay’ on iPhone in a move to help small businesses manage their cash flow. ...
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Coalition ‘dead against’ Div 296, ASFA ‘not as concerned’ Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor has strongly reiterated the Coalition’s opposition to the $3 million super tax, but ASFA’s chief executive pushed back on concerns ove...
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Inconsistent service delivery listed as major gripe in ATO phone line review Registered agents have raised serious concerns about the quality of service and consistency in advice when using the ATO phone line, the Tax Ombudsman has said. ...
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CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Ireland solidify relationship with MRA CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Ireland have signed a mutual recognition agreement to share information and ideas across members. ...
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Retail businesses face ‘silent depression’ as insolvencies surge Small Australian businesses in the retail sector are under significant strain as they face continuous, unprecedented challenges, BDO Australia has revealed. ...
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CPA outlines key strategies for businesses dealing with US tariff changes The professional body is advising businesses to lean on their accountants for support amid US President Donald Trump’s changing tariff announcements. ...
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Tax advisory expert flags common small business CGT concession errors It is crucial to understand all elements of the small business CGT concessions to avoid any negative outcomes for clients, a tax adviser has cautioned.  ...
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