Tax

Treasurer slams Coalition’s $20k ‘long lunch’ tax deduction

Jim Chalmers has hit out at the opposition’s proposed $20,000 tax deduction for meal and entertainment expenses,...

24 January 2025 • By Emma Partis

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Coalition vows to repeal Div 296

The Coalition would repeal the Division 296 tax if it passes into law before the election.

24 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Appointments

Moore Australia announces 3 promotions across network

Accounting firm Moore Australia has announced the promotions of Chris Dickie, Natasia Capaldo and Jackie Slarks.

23 January 2025 • By Emma Partis

Tax

FSC pushes for systemic tax reform ahead of election

The Financial Services Council is calling for lower corporate tax rates and for the composition of Australia’s taxes...

23 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Small firm accountants face major barriers to auditor registration

Requirements heavily geared towards large audit firms are making it near impossible for accountants from smaller firms...

23 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Accounting bodies continue fight against GIC deduction changes

Making the general interest charge non-deductible would unduly penalise taxpayers who have made honest mistakes in...

22 January 2025 • By Emma Partis

Appointments

Government announces reappointment for Board of Taxation

Andrea Laing has been re-appointed as a part-time member of the Board of Taxation for a three-year term.

22 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

FBT, GST complexities flagged with $20k deduction proposal

Careful consideration of how the Coalition’s proposed $20,000 business deduction interacts with fringe benefits tax...

22 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

CBA launches SME cash flow management course

Australian small businesses continue to face barriers, with 80 per cent of SMEs experiencing cash flow challenges.

23 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

COSBOA issues workplace law change reminder for SMEs

The small business advocate has flagged important upcoming changes to workplace laws set to be effective this year.

22 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Loan industry flatlines amid sluggish economic activity

Small business loan activity has remained stagnant across 2024 due to negative business conditions and confidence,...

21 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

NSW business confidence remains subdued despite uptick

NSW has experienced a slight shift in small business confidence, increasing by 4 percentage points.

21 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Accountants ‘ideally placed’ to fill a limited advice gap

There is no reason accountants couldn’t fill the same role in financial advice as the proposed new class of adviser,...

21 January 2025 • By Keith Ford

Business

COSBOA welcomes Coalition’s $20k tax deduction proposal

The Coalition has announced a proposed $20,000 tax deduction for business-related meal and entertainment expenses...

21 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

'Punitive' GIC changes may trigger business failures, warns Tax Institute

The Tax Institute has called for adjustments to the proposed changes around general interest charge deductions.

20 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

ATO issues practice inbox reminder for tax professionals

The Tax Office has reminded tax professionals to check their practice inbox, as well as their assigned inbox.

20 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Australia records 52% drop in scam losses, data reveals

Australia’s overall scam losses have begun to trend downward over the past 12 months, according to a recent BDO report.

20 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Appointments

Advisory firm Morrows appoints Kellie Stark as executive director

Melbourne-based advisory firm Morrows has appointed Kellie Stark as its executive director.

17 January 2025 • By Emma Partis