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The Tax Institute names 2025 president
The Tax Institute has revealed Tim Sandow will step up as president for 2025.
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Small business laments deferral of instant asset write-off measure: COSBOA
The deferral of the instant asset write-off measure till next year has again left small businesses in an uncertain position, COSBOA has said.
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PwC scandal shows ‘biggest is never best’
The big four’s vast partnerships and profiteering inevitably lead to ethical failures unlike smaller firms, experts have said.
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Anti-money laundering reforms pass both houses
Accountants will need to prepare for new obligations under the expanded anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime following the passage of amendments t...
Super objective for retirement income finally ‘locked in’, says SMC
The peak super body has welcomed parliament's move to pass the Superannuation Objective Bill.
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ATO reveals small business hit list to combat tax debt
The Tax Office hopes shedding light on its enforcement priorities will improve taxpayer compliance.
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$3m super tax officially abandoned for this year
The government’s plan to increase the tax on superannuation balances over $3 million has officially been abandoned, at least for this year.
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Winners revealed for Commercial Finance Awards 2024
A total of 20 winners have been announced for the inaugural Commercial Finance Awards, hosted in support by principal partner Judo Bank.
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Dentons’ tax practice welcomes Damien Bourke and team
The firm has announced the appointment of three key positions to its Brisbane office to grow its national tax practice.
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Hackers circling Aussie TFNs, HLB Mann Judd cautions
An increase in cyber crime has brought a surge of criminals lodging bogus tax returns on behalf of unsuspecting victims, HLB Mann Judd Perth has warned.
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TASA determination could upend agents’ client lists: Tax Institute
Section 15’s wording could force practitioners to end relationships with big corporate clients over a single entity’s misconduct.
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SME owners bust small firm myths on pricing and people
Small business owners have no obligation to invest in extensive staffing, processes or pricing to be successful, according to SME accounting practice owners.
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IGTO launches review into financial abuse in the tax system
The Inspector-General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman will examine the ATO's identification and management of financial abuse in the tax system as her first review.
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ATO announces enhancements to client-agent linking
The Tax Office has made several changes to the client-to-agent linking process in response to issues raised by frustrated tax agents.
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$3m super tax cast into limbo as parliamentary support crumbles
Flaws in Labor’s plan and resistance from crossbench MPs could prevent the Division 296 tax bill from ever becoming law, experts have said.
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E-commerce rebounds ahead of peak season on surging global demand
Latest data from Airwallex found international sales rose 80 per cent last quarter as retailers used overseas markets to drive growth.
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70% of female business leaders struggle to obtain funding
Women leading a small business are finding it harder to access funding compared to men, a new Westpac study has revealed.
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November SME pulse records slight downtick: ASBFEO
The Australian business environment has remained well below the long-term average, according to the November Small Business Pulse.
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Clarity needed on section 15 and unpaid SG, says NTAA
Clearer guidance is needed on how section 15 of the new code changes will apply where clients have not met their SG obligations, according to the National Tax & Accou...
Government races to end illegal ATO surcharges
Urgent legislation introduced this week will aim to validate billions in historical fees charged by federal agencies and end the practice from 2025.
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