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  1. Government urged to prioritise Div 7A reform this year

    The Tax Institute are urging the government to prioritise reform changes to the Division 7A regime, with the Bendel decision last year illustrating the consequences of leaving issues with the provisions unresolved. In a recent pre-budget submission, the...

  2. Possible gaps and pain points for accountants ahead of the AML/CTF reforms

    newsletter to keep up to date on new and emerging risks in Australia, and in their particular sector,” she advised. Last week, Accountants Daily spoke with Grant Thornton partner Neil Jeans about how accounting practices about building an effective AML...

  3. Qld real estate group misses out on millions in ‘service fee’ deductions

    him to advise them on what constituted a reasonable amount for service fees, because he was a tax agent, not an adviser. Last, the actual pattern of payments did not appear to align with any coherent fee arrangement, Ahmed said. “The bookkeeper, Ms...

  4. No FBT-free joyride for firm Ferrari used on winery trips, tribunal rules

    Tribunal that a Ferrari purchased through his company was primarily for work purposes and should not be subject to FBT. Last Friday (13 February), the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) rejected a director’s appeal against amended fringe benefit tax...

  5. Firms can’t take shortcuts when building AML kits

    the roles defined under the AML/CTF Act: the governing body, the senior manager, and, importantly, the compliance officer. Last, businesses should think about how they on-board clients currently, and start to understand the changes they will need to...

  6. Tax Institute calls for greater clarity in ATO rental property tax guidance

    freshly updated guidance on rental property tax deductions, The Tax Institute has called for clarity and accessibility. Last November, the ATO updated its tax ruling on rental property deductions, signalling a shift in its treatment of rental tax...

  7. Winding-up case against alleged $14m tax avoidance scheme gets green light

    to proceed with winding-up claims against 26 individuals and companies that allegedly owe tax authorities over $14 million. Last Wednesday (11 February), the Federal Court of Australia allowed liquidator Peter Krejci to proceed with his winding-up...

  8. APESB celebrates its 20-year anniversary

    After its 20th birthday last week (7 February), the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board (APESB) reflected on its journey and purpose as the nation’s professional and ethical standard-setter. APESB was established on 7 February 2006 in a...

  9. Under the Hood: Better practice, better life

    Why coaches and mentors are key in helping practice owners achieve success. How the accounting industry has changed over the last 27 years. The benefits of reaching out for help. Amanda’s key roles as part of the GST Stewardship Group and TPB Board. You...

  10. Red tape: the handbrake on small business productivity, competitiveness

    to tackle consistently was estimated to have added at least $5.5 billion in business-related compliance costs over the last five financial years. In a new report, ACCI said it had highlighted the increasing complexity of Australia’s regulatory...

  11. What is most important to the modern accountant?

    sits at 24 per cent. On the brighter side, understanding of the gender pay gap rose by 13 per cent compared to CA’s findings last year. Gender was also a determining factor across non-remuneration priorities. Women showed a stronger interest in flexible...

  12. How accountants can respond to higher interest rates

    The new spike in the cash rate has reinforced the need for accounting professionals to review their mortgage positions. Last week, the Reserve Bank lifted the cash rate for the first time in over two years. In a statement issued following the decision,...

  13. Part IVA looms over PSI rules

    of personal services income (PSI) has resurfaced, following finalisation of the ATO’s guidance on the subject late last year. On 28 November 2025, the ATO issued PCG 2025/5 which explains when the ATO is more likely to apply compliance resources to...

  14. ‘Brace yourselves’: Imminent holiday home tax changes on the horizon

    Following the ATO’s “out of the blue” holiday home deduction announcement late last year, the IPA has called for additional clarity for taxpayers and accountants. In November last year, the ATO withdrew its existing ruling on rental property deductions...

  15. Privacy win or compliance headache? ASIC redacts directors’ residential addresses

    signposted”. Before the removal, addresses could be found through public-facing company searches on ASIC Connect. Until last week, any member of the public could pay a small fee and obtain a company extract showing a director’s full home address, as...

  16. Payday Super first year ATO compliance activities locked in

    Please note well that there is no access to the SBSCH from midnight on 30 June 2026. This means that 30 June 2026 is the last time employers can download reports or make any superannuation contributions to the SBSCH. Further guidance material to be...

  17. Accountants must keep ‘watchful eye’ on financial abuse

    insufficient details so that they do not fully understand the true nature or extent of their tax position or tax debt.” Late last year, Smith told Accountants Daily that accountants needed to do their part in helping protect the finances of their...

  18. ‘Looking like a rough start’: SMEs set to feel the pinch as CPI spikes

    Following last week’s spike in December inflation data, economists are warning small businesses to brace themselves to feel the impact. Last Wednesday (28 January), the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released the headline CPI figure, which came...

  19. Make the most of the ‘clarity window’ before it closes, adviser warns

    financial stress causing you a problem or growth? What does that look like for you? What do you want to do differently from last year? Are you looking to grow your business and why?'" “Time's always a big, big one because this is the most delicate...

  20. ‘Disgraceful speed run’: Div 296 consultation period come and gone in a flash

    its qualms with the short consultation period attached to the bill. The exposure draft of the bill was released late last year, on 19 December 2025, and many professional bodies, in addition to The Tax Institute, said it was “poorly timed and ill...

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