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Joint bodies voice support for AFCA rule amendments The professional bodies are welcoming proposed amendments to the AFCA rules as they attempt to “improve accountability and transparency”. ...
Mythbusting common misnomers surrounding Div 296 An SMSF specialist has broken down some common myths surrounding the incoming Division 296 super tax. ...
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ATO focus on historical tax debts creating ‘challenging environment’, warns lawyer A specialist lawyer has outlined the difficulties in defending clients with historical tax debts, as the ATO increasingly pursues older debts from before the COVID-19 pan...
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Successful platform trial accelerates readiness for payday super: Wrkr Wrkr, Rest and MUFG Retirement Solutions have announced they are “well-positioned” in payday super preparations, following a successful employer services platform tri...
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3 more GST fraudsters sentenced under ATO’s Operation Protego Three more GST fraudsters have been sentenced under the ATO’s Operation Protego, with one offender raking in $1.1 million through fraudulent claims. ...
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Industry bodies and opposition welcome tax reform ambition Accounting industry bodies have welcomed comments from Treasurer Jim Chalmers signalling the government is open to exploring substantive tax reform.  ...
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PKF Australia announces national promotions to strengthen leadership PKF Australia has announced a raft of major promotions across its national network to support long-term strategic growth. ...
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ATO gives green light to real-time super payments The ATO recently released draft guidance on the addition of the New Payments Platform as an approved method for super payments. ...
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BDO Canberra adds 2 partners amid board meeting preparation  The firm’s recently established Canberra branch has added two advisory partners to its leadership team ahead of BDO Australia’s board meeting this week. ...
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Winners crowned at the Australian Accounting Awards 2025 Accountants Daily has unveiled a total of 37 winners for this year’s Australian Accounting Awards.  ...
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ATO finalises tax determination on circular financing arrangements The finalised tax determination warns that Part IVA may apply to circular financing arrangements that seek to exploit the early-stage investor tax offset. ...
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SME Bootcamp launches in 2025 Accountants Daily and The Adviser have launched the SME Bootcamp 2025 to guide brokers and accountants to win more business in a challenging market.  ...
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SMSF Innovation Council to drive transformation in Australia’s retirement sector An SMSF Innovation Council has been launched to help Australia's SMSF industry navigate emerging digital assets, infrastructure and tools. ...
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BDO announces David Garvey as CEP and 20 partner promotions The professional services firm has named David Garvey as its new chief executive partner, assuming the role at the end of the year. ...
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CPA calls on workers to prepare for looming SG increase Ahead of the increase to the superannuation guarantee on 1 July, the accounting body is encouraging workers to check how this will impact their take-home pay. ...
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Tribunal varies ATO decision in tax residency case A taxpayer has managed to have an ATO objection decision varied in a case examining whether he was a resident of Australia for two income years. ...
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Digital finance innovation key to economic gain, research shows Leveraging digital finance innovation in markets and cross-border payments could help unlock around $19 billion per year in economic gains, research has revealed.   ...
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Side hustlers could be slapped with large tax bills this year, warns CPA Workers in the “gig economy” could be hit with significant tax bills this year with side hustles now front and centre of the ATO's attention, CPA Australia has said. ...
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TPB calls for reinforced information protections amid privacy week The Tax Practitioners Board is urging practitioners and the community to remain on top of privacy and protection of personal information.   ...
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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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