Business

BCA calls for fiscal tax, spending caps to rein inflation in

The Business Council of Australia has called on politicians to champion policies that rein in fiscal spending and...

05 February 2025 • By Emma Partis

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Tax

CA ANZ pushes for government to scrap super tax concessions policy

The professional body is urging the government to scrap the superannuation tax concessions policy based on major...

05 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Super

ASFA defends super scam reputation against ASIC

The peak super body has clapped back at ASIC for “misleading” commentary claiming the superannuation sector is...

04 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Mortgage service launched for accounting profession

Accounting Home Loans has announced the roll out of a mortgage broking service for accountants for residential,...

04 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

FSC boss says super tax ‘symbolic’ of Australia’s failing tax system

The proposed $3 million super tax is “symbolic of everything that is wrong” with the tax debate in Australia, the CEO...

04 February 2025 • By Keeli Cambourne

Tax

Government urged to scrap section 100A: IFPA

The professional body has called for the government to repeal or amend section 100A rather than relying on a specific...

04 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

CSLR blowout to 'further decimate financial advice sector', says CPA

The increased costs for professionals resulting from the levy will put financial advice further out of reach for...

03 February 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Super

Weak scam policies placing super members at risk, warns ASIC

ASIC has urged superannuation trustees to strengthen their anti-scam practices to prevent fraud.

03 February 2025 • By Emma Partis

Regulation

ASIC continues crackdown on dodgy directors

The corporate regulator has taken enforcement action against four company directors and 58 individuals for...

03 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Super

SMSFA calls for clarification on NALI/E rulings

The ATO needs to provide clarification on a number of issues in the law companion ruling dealing with NALI/E, the...

03 February 2025 • By Keeli Cambourne

Tax

Government to push ahead with GIC deduction changes

A Senate committee has given the green light to a proposed measure to deny deductions for the general interest charge.

31 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Vehicle association calls for stricter definitions with luxury car tax changes

The fuel-efficient definition for the higher luxury car tax threshold should be limited to zero-emission cars only,...

03 February 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Dodgy tax schemes on the rise, ATO warns

The Tax Office is warning taxpayers to be wary of online tax schemes promising to help them significantly reduce or...

31 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Appointments

Stephen Jones announces retirement ahead of election call

The Financial Services Minister has announced that he will retire from federal politics at the next election.

30 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

3 in 4 SMEs predict further cost increases this year: NAB

The rising cost of doing business, red tape and cyber security risks have been flagged as some of the top challenges...

31 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Super

Transfer balance cap for super to jump to $2m

The general transfer balance cap is set to increase to $2 million on 1 July 2025, following the release of quarterly...

30 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Super

ART affirms ASIC decision to disqualify SMSF auditor

The Administrative Review Tribunal has upheld ASIC's decision to disqualify an SMSF auditor for failing to comply with...

30 January 2025 • By Keeli Cambourne

Tax

CPA calls for alternative strategies for reducing ATO tax debt

The government should explore more targeted measures for reducing tax debt in place of the proposed general interest...

30 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson