Tax

Whistleblower takes ATO to court for alleged duty of care breach

A whistleblower is taking the Commissioner of Taxation to court for allegedly breaching his duty of care to protect...

24 October 2025 • By Emma Partis

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Regulation

Can Do Accounting, no more: Tax agent terminated by TPB

Can Do Accounting’s tax agent has been terminated by the TPB for “serious breaches” of the Professional Code of Conduct.

23 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Tax agent speaks out after ATO denied hospitalised client’s lodgment deferral...

A tax practitioner has spoken out after the ATO denied her tax deferral request for a client who was hospitalised and...

22 October 2025 • By Emma Partis

Business

‘We need more time’: COSBOA pushes back on Payday Super timeline

With Payday Super now introduced to parliament and set to take effect from 1 July 2026, the small business body is...

22 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Sussan Ley pledges to cut government spending, personal income taxes

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has outlined the Coalition’s economic plan pledging to reduce personal income taxes,...

21 October 2025 • By Emma Partis

Tax

ACT payroll tax change set to create complexity, CA ANZ warns

Accountants are increasingly open about the complexities and frustrations surrounding payroll tax and the differences...

22 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Accountants, industry bodies rally behind Tax Ombudsman's ATO service review

Following on from the release of the Tax Ombudsman’s review into the ATO’s tax agent service, industry members and...

21 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

US-style small business loan scheme needed in face of looming ‘silver tsunami’

With so many Baby Boomers set to retire in the coming decade, advocates have said there is an urgent need to follow...

20 October 2025 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Tax

Jailed property developer fails to overturn million-dollar tax debt

A property developer has failed to overturn a garnishee notice and a million-dollar tax debt, while serving a 10-year...

20 October 2025 • By Emma Partis

Super

Lipo, lip filler, Botox not for early super access, ATO warns

The ATO and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency are warning against "dipping in” to superannuation funds...

20 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Why accountants are becoming the real dealmakers in property

The accountant’s role in property is expanding fast. We’re not just checking numbers at the end of a deal – we’re...

17 October 2025 • By Stuart Waugh

Tax

NTAA offers feedback on Tax Ombudsman’s ATO GIC remission review

Drawing from its member feedback, the National Tax and Accountants’ Association has provided input on the Tax...

17 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

TPB continues compliance crackdown on PwC, broader industry

As the PwC tax leaks scandal remains front of mind for the industry, the Tax Practitioners Board is launching an...

17 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

The Tax Institute ‘pleased’ with ATO’s review of taxpayer relief provisions

Following the Tax Office’s changes to the tax treatment of GIC and SIC, The Tax Institute is welcoming its route to...

16 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

‘Overwhelmed, disappointed’: Tax Ombudsman slams ATO tax agent service

Tax agents are increasingly dissatisfied with the ATO, its poor service, and “strained relationships”, the Tax...

16 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

AI uptake ramping up cyber threats for businesses, BDO says

Small businesses take over a week to recover from cyber attacks, and AI tools are ramping up firms’ exposure to...

16 October 2025 • By Emma Partis

Business

AML reforms about humans, not paperwork

As Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms loom, child protection experts have warned that financial crime isn’t just a regulatory...

15 October 2025 • By Accountants Daily

Tax

High Court hears Bendel appeal

Yesterday, the High Court of Australia heard the Commissioner of Taxation’s appeal in the ongoing Bendel saga. The...

15 October 2025 • By Emma Partis