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$3m super tax likely to progress ‘warts and all’, IPA warns
The government looks set to press ahead with the $3 million super tax design as planned despite the profession raising major concerns.
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Big 4 partnership caps under consideration by Treasury
Treasury is consulting on key issues affecting public confidence in the big four.
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ATO to be given ‘notice to produce’ powers under proposed changes
The government is exploring options for expanding information-gathering powers for the ATO and TPB.
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Xero price hikes could trigger shift to other platforms, says Reckon CEO
Excessive price rises among some larger accounting software providers will see accountants and SMEs vote with their feet, according to the software firm.
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ATO to crack down on rental income, WFH deductions this tax time
Taxpayers who “copy and paste” work-related claims each year or try to offset their rental income by inflating deductions will be in the Tax Office’s sights.
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Scrutinise trust deeds to avoid ‘unexpected outcomes’, ATO urges
The Tax Office has said it often sees trustees failing to follow deeds or not checking family trust elections.
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BDO launches Perth infrastructure practice with housing focus
The infrastructure and advisory group aims to work with the government and private sector to help build more social housing.
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Accountant shortage, knowledge gap a ‘grave concern’ for leaders
The financial services sector is reportedly amid a significant knowledge gap. This could severely impact the finance profession and put immense strain on organisations.
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‘The final straw’: Xero users baulk at another price hike
Accounting software giant draws storm of criticism after jacking up plan fees for the second time in a year.
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Power to name and shame late payers is excessive, biased: Ai Group
Proposed reforms to improve small business payment times will allow the government to publicly denounce around 1,500 businesses, an employer group predicts.
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TPB to implement safeguards against ‘vexatious breach reports’
The TPB has assured tax agents that any frivolous or malicious reports made under the dob-in provisions will be viewed unfavourably by the regulator.
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Grant Thornton nabs former EY partner for private business tax team
Jenni Nash has joined Grant Thornton as a partner in the firm’s private business tax and advisory team.
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Disqualified entities changes leaves tax agents ‘in the lurch’
Every tax practitioner must treat changes around disqualified entities with great importance and not dismiss them, John Jeffreys has warned.
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Industry veteran Michael Croker retires from CA ANZ
CA ANZ Australian tax leader Michael Croker has announced his retirement after 40 years in the profession.
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MYOB simplifies business management with platform update
The accounting software provider has reduced technical jargon and introduced user-friendly features to make doing books easier for users.
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TPB releases draft guidance on breach reporting obligations
The draft guidance aims to address the uncertainty and confusion surrounding the upcoming breach reporting obligations.
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Accounting bodies slam ATO’s use of client linking to tackle fraud woes
IGTO report shows the ATO should have tried less burdensome anti-fraud measures before putting taxpayers and their agents through the process, the bodies say.
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ATO expands data-matching program for crypto assets
The ATO plans to collect cryptocurrency data for up to 1 million individuals as part of new compliance activities.
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BGL announces spate of promotions to drive growth
Software firm BGL has made four key appointments to bolster its strategic growth and foster innovation.
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ATO reports spike in errors with clearance certificates
The Tax Office is seeing mistakes being made with applications for clearance certificates for property purchases.
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