Super

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...

19 June 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

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Tax

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...

18 June 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

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...

18 June 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

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...

17 June 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Appointments

Findex bolsters M&A program with head of strategy, transactions appointment

Findex has created a new head of strategy and transactions role in a move to reinforce its commitment to accelerating...

17 June 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Code breach lands tax agent company with written caution

A sole director of a tax agent company has been issued a written caution for breaching item seven of the Professional...

17 June 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Control elements that will impact TSB in preparation for Div 296: technical...

With Division 296 looming, it’s important to control things that will distort the earnings income in an SMSF, a...

17 June 2025 • By Keeli Cambourne

Tax

Business Council calls for R&D tax incentive changes

Changes to tax settings and boosting investment in research and development could be the key to bolstering lagging...

16 June 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

ATO granted special leave to appeal Bendel dispute in High Court

The High Court has granted the Commissioner of Taxation special leave to appeal the Bendel decision, which challenged...

13 June 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Australian SME owners report ‘stable’ mental wellbeing

The mental wellbeing of Australian small business owners is in a stable and resilient position despite some of the...

16 June 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Tax Institute urges government to scrap Div 296, review NALI

The government should not proceed to enact Division 296 in its current form, the Tax Institute has said.

16 June 2025 • By Keeli Cambourne

Regulation

ATO issues draft vulnerability framework for consultation

The Tax Office has developed a framework aimed at better supporting people experiencing vulnerability when they...

13 June 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Super

SMSFs warned against making rash decisions on Div 296 ahead of 30 June

Most SMSF members won't need to do anything before the end of the financial year and may want to wait longer before...

13 June 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

TPB reports over 1k whistleblower reports under new regime

The Tax Practitioners Board has received over 1,100 whistleblower complaints since the start of the new whistleblower...

13 June 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Business conditions continue steady decline in May: NAB

Business conditions throughout May have eased again, continuing the steady fall from late 2024 to early 2025.

13 June 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Productivity roundtable must ‘explore all options’: CPA Australia

The professional body has welcomed the prospect of a productivity roundtable in August as the government seeks...

12 June 2025 • By Emma Partis

Appointments

Grant Thornton Sydney adds audit partner to ranks

The professional services firm has welcomed new audit partner, David Haynes.

12 June 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

ATO issues reminder on looming interest deductibility changes

Interest charged by the Tax Office for late payments or underpayments will no longer be tax-deductible as of 1 July.

12 June 2025 • By Imogen Wilson