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  1. ‘Warning shot’: Experts react to ATO property development tax alert

    and minimisation, and encouraged landowners and developers to review their existing arrangements for possible risks. Last Wednesday (14 January), the ATO released a tax alert (TA 2026/1) which stated that taxpayers using contrived property arrangements...

  2. Downsizer contributions hit new record in December: HESTA

    from spring sales flowed through. Adelaide had the most significant growth in downsizer activity of all state capitals last year, even though supply was low in the city, the super fund noted. There was a 60 per cent increase in downsizer contributions...

  3. Accountant’s dismissal from charity was a genuine redundancy, FWC rules

    after the Fair Work Commission ruled her dismissal from the faith-based charity she worked for was a genuine redundancy. Last Wednesday (14 January), the Fair Work Commission (FWC) ruled that Uyen Phan, an assistant accountant who formerly worked for...

  4. ‘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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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,...

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. 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...

  18. 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...

  19. Reduction to CGT discount could help abolish stamp duty: Grattan

    substantial economic reform that would also improve housing affordability. The Grattan Institute said in its submission late last year that the CGT discount had overcompensated property investors over the past 25 years. "Since the introduction of the...

  20. Mitigating the significant and long-term risk of delayed payments

    rate delayed payments as one of the top risks to profitability, and 80 per cent have experienced overdue payments in the last year alone. The issue is a structural one, with more than two-thirds of respondents indicating that up to 30 per cent of issued...

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