Tax

High Court refuses taxpayer appeal involving small business CGT concessions

Two taxpayers have been refused special leave to appeal a decision concerning the tax treatment of proceeds from the...

12 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Technology

AI, accountants high on Intuit’s priority list, product VP says

Speaking to Accountants Daily, Intuit’s vice president of international product, Adolfo Fernandez, shared insights...

10 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Regulation

ATO to adopt 'more explicit and consistent' approach on tax debt interest

The Tax Office says it has been "overly concessional" in relation to interest remission for tax debts, with too many...

09 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

‘A real win-win:’ Tax Ombudsman previews early findings of OSfA review

Speaking to Accountants Daily, Tax Ombudsman Ruth Owen has given a preview of her recently-launched review into the...

09 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Business

Tax Office dispels common myths about Payday Super

Many employers are underestimating the preparations needed for the new regime and incorrectly assuming there is...

09 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Qld boutique firm retrenches junior accountants while in $200k tax debt

Two junior accountants who had to undertake reception duties were made redundant by a boutique firm that owed the Tax...

08 April 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Australia overdue for productivity reform: CPA

Compounded by the Middle East crisis and structural challenges, Australia is desperate for government intervention to...

08 April 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Technology

ATO launches call verification app to protect against scammers

The new security feature in the ATO app allows users to confirm if a call from the ATO is genuine rather than from a...

08 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

$20k in compensation won after worker was made redundant for exposing tax debt

A worker who uncovered $250,000 in company tax debt was made redundant by her insolvent employer despite winning...

07 April 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Survey reveals nationwide accountant, auditor shortages

CA ANZ has found evidence of a national shortage of general accountants, tax accountants and external auditors in a...

07 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Technology

A recap of accounting tech developments for Q1 2026

With the first quarter of the year already behind us, here is a recap of all the accounting tech developments you may...

08 April 2026 • By Heather Smith, Anise Consulting

Business

ATO releases details of fuel response payment plan

The Tax Office has announced the details of the temporary payment plan available to businesses impacted by high fuel...

01 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Appointments

Jirsch Sutherland expands into South Australia

Insolvency firm Jirsch Sutherland has expanded into South Australia with the appointment of a partner in Adelaide.

02 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

‘Putting the cart before the horse’: COSBOA pushes back on surcharging ban

The small business council has raised concerns about the RBA’s card surcharging ban and urged policymakers to first...

02 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Business

Treasurer announces temporary relief for businesses impacted by fuel crisis

The Tax Office has agreed to provide temporary relief for businesses unable to meet their tax obligations due to fuel...

01 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

ATO warns NFPs about 'common oversights' with self-review returns

The Tax Office has outlined some common errors it is seeing in the lodgment of returns by not-for-profits.

01 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

CA ANZ issues member with censure following conflict of interest concerns

CA ANZ’s professional conduct committee has issued a member with a censure after he failed to identify, address and...

01 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Business

Institute of Certified Bookkeepers gets new leadership after 20-year tenure

Matthew Addison, founder of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers, is stepping aside from his executive director...

01 April 2026 • By Emma Partis