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Federal Court backs ATO on tax residency dispute

A taxpayer’s residency status has been upheld by the Federal Court in a case that scrutinised the application of the...

10 September 2026 • By Naomi Neilson

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Tax

'No escape' from advice costs of CGT changes, warns tax specialist

Analysing a client’s situation, developing advice on what to do, and implementing changes ahead of the new CGT regime...

09 September 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

GST fraudster sentenced to 4 years' jail for role in NSW fraud syndicate

The Parramatta District Court has sentenced a Chester Hill man to four years’ imprisonment for his role in a...

09 September 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Running sustainable practices in a talent-sparse market

Here, two senior finance professionals stress the importance of sustainability in a profession where the talent...

08 September 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

TPB must act proportionately in sanctions powers, IPA says

With the TPB’s latest proposed powers allowing the board to suspend tax agents without an investigation or natural...

07 September 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

Minimum tax on trusts another masterclass in inept tax reform

The release of the minimum tax for discretionary trusts legislation is the latest instalment following the radical tax...

04 September 2026 • By Matthew Burgess, View Legal

Tax

Top 10 things you need to know about the CGT changes

The 50 per cent CGT discount on gains accruing to 30 June 2027 is preserved. Almost everything else about working out...

04 September 2026 • By Robyn Jacobson, NTAA

Business

Work on accounting’s pay parity issues continues as equality legislation marks...

Earlier this year, mid-tier firms reported gender pay gaps of up to 24 per cent after mandatory reporting data was...

04 September 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

ATO warns taxpayers on claiming WFH rent, interest deductions

It has become relatively common for many employees to work from home, at least part-time. This is why the ATO’s recent...

04 September 2026 • By Matthew Tse

Super

Registration model for audit firms must be proactive on non-compliance, says...

The SMSF Association has said it supports the government’s proposal to introduce a new registration model for all...

04 September 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

The time-poor accountant’s guide to connecting with clients

Accountants will need to reclaim their time amid mounting workload demands if they want to keep their clients happy.

03 September 2026 • By Naomi Neilson

Business

Accountant on visa made to pay own wage, firm’s PAYG, superannuation obligations

A firm and its owner have been fined almost $200,000 after it failed to pay its assistant accountant on a student visa...

03 September 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Retail spending hits brakes following H12026 economic impacts: Deloitte

Discretionary spending growth is forecast to fall by more than half, with many retail sectors to face the impacts of...

03 September 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

ATO issues update on loss carry back tax offset, IAWO incentives

The Tax Office has reminded businesses about the details of the $20,000 instant asset write-off and the loss carry...

02 September 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

Xero defends CEO pay package amid shareholder pushback

The software company has attributed the huge fall in its share price to a “global re-rating of the software sector”...

02 September 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Last chance for accountant accused of misleading, deceptive conduct

An accountant facing accusations that he caused clients to enter loans, asset purchase agreements, and investment...

01 September 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Supporting failing businesses: trusted advisers can’t just ‘do the books’

One restructuring expert has broken down how accountants can support their small business clients with early...

01 September 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Technology

ATO addresses fraud putting forward ‘stringent security measures’

After it became aware of fraudulent activity targeting the systems of some tax professionals last month, the Tax...

01 September 2026 • By Carlos Tse