Regulation

Complaints to Tax Ombudsman surge ahead of tax time

A complaints data snapshot released by the ombudsman reveals a sharp rise in complaints in recent months, with debt...

28 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Tax

The real blind spot in Australia’s trust debate

Reducing discretionary trusts to a “tax avoidance mechanism” ignores the economic reality of why these structures...

28 May 2026 • By Naz Randeria

Super

Preparing for a ‘whole rewrite’ of how the SG charge is calculated, imposed

With Payday Super just around the corner, and ahead of the closure of the Small Business Superannuation Clearing...

28 May 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

CPI falls to 4.2% in April, but core inflation remains high

Further to last month’s annual inflation increase to 4.6 per cent, fuelled by a price rise of 1.1 per cent, the ABS...

27 May 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Tax

‘Strap yourselves in’: accountants headed for extremely ‘busy but exciting’...

With the accounting industry grappling with AML/CTF changes, Payday Super and a multitude of major tax reforms, the...

27 May 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Technology

Is AI creating jobs while destroying pathways?

Beginning in 2028, AI is expected to generate more jobs than it eliminates, meaning that strong internal talent...

26 May 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Tax

SMEs to be hit hardest by new trust tax reforms

Australia’s proposed discretionary trust tax reforms could put a significant financial burden on small and family-run...

27 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

PM to introduce CGT changes, instant tax deduction legislation tomorrow

Legislation to implement changes to CGT, negative gearing, tax cuts, and the $1,000 standard deduction will be...

27 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Super

ATO urges Payday Super action as deadline looms

While compliance is anticipated to be marginally relaxed during its first year, anticipating changes now will lessen...

26 May 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Business

Trust tax proposal built on ‘false assumption’: Pitcher Partners

The Albanese government’s 30 per cent minimum tax rate on discretionary trusts represents one of the most significant...

26 May 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Business

SME disputes remain elevated: ASBFEO

Payment disputes in the construction, transport, postal, and warehousing industries, as well as franchise disputes,...

26 May 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Technology

What SMEs must know before posting Albo business partner memes

Although recreating an Australian politician’s likeness is not ‘automatically illegal’, take-down orders, penalties...

26 May 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Cash flow pressures continue to impact Aussie businesses

The April Business Risk Index results from CreditorWatch show Australian businesses are being hit by a three-way...

25 May 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Technology

The AI budget conversation your firm needs before 1 July

The firms I see building real capability aren't necessarily spending more. They're spending with more discipline,...

25 May 2026 • By Andrew Cooke

Tax

Albo is not your new business partner: tax specialist dispels meme myths

Internet memes depicting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as a “business partner” with a 47 per cent stake in...

22 May 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Finalists unveiled for Australian Accounting Awards 2026

Accountants Daily and principal partner MYOB are thrilled to announce the finalists for this year’s Australian...

22 May 2026 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Tax

‘Collateral damage’: budget measure to exacerbate productivity lows: ACCI

The higher taxes imposed on discretionary trusts used by small businesses are causing a “double-whammy tax issue,” the...

22 May 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

ATO releases finalised guidance on deductions for holiday homes

The tax ruling and practical compliance guidelines outline the ATO's views on when expenses can be claimed for rental...

23 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee