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

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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

Tax

Government urged to build simpler, sustainable tax framework: The Tax Institute

The Tax Institute is calling on the government to make crucial reforms to support a stronger and fairer tax and...

12 June 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Be wary of all tax time communication, says CPA

The accounting body is warning taxpayers to be wary of scams in the form of emails, text messages and other...

11 June 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Federal Court overturns ART decision on FBT liability

The Federal Court has allowed an appeal by the Commissioner in a decision examining whether fringe benefits tax...

11 June 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Trustees should review trust deeds to avoid breaches at EOFY: legal specialist

SMSF trustees should carefully review their trust deeds and ensure adherence with current trust laws before 30 June to...

11 June 2025 • By Keeli Cambourne

Regulation

4 Queenslanders charged in alleged money laundering scheme

Four Queenslanders have been charged with allegedly smuggling cash across the country in an elaborate money laundering...

11 June 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Serious Financial Crime Taskforce raises additional $718m in liabilities

The Serious Financial Crime Taskforce has raised a total of over $2.9 billion in liabilities since its inception, the...

08 June 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

BDO announces national office expansions, starting with Sydney

The professional services firm is committed to growing its talent and client base through a national office expansion...

10 June 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Taxpayer loses appeal in case involving unexplained bank deposits

The Administrative Review Tribunal has ruled that amended assessments that increased a taxpayer’s assessable income by...

07 June 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Super

Treasurer’s claims about Div 296 ‘farcical’, industry bodies say

The SMSF Association has said the Treasurer’s comments that no alternative to the $3 million super tax had been put...

09 June 2025 • By Keeli Cambourne