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  1. CPA calls for alternative strategies for reducing ATO tax debt

    penalised taxpayers who were facing delays in accessing Tax Office support and assistance, CPA said. CPA Australia tax lead Jenny Wong said introducing a blanket policy instead of a targeted measure to address accounts with high levels of tax debt was...

  2. Government to push ahead with GIC deduction changes

    affect businesses with cash issues, particularly sole traders on the highest marginal tax rate,” CPA Australia tax lead Jenny Wong said. “You have to question if this really is about repaying outstanding tax debt, or just a penalty on taxpayers...

  3. Government must fix Australia's ‘bureaucratic nightmare’, warns CPA

    pressures, regulatory burden, rising public debt and skills shortages. CPA Australia’s business investment and international lead, Gavan Ord, said the government needed to prioritise creating a more business-friendly environment through improved policy...

  4. The GIC landscape is shifting

    risk. This could, in turn, have significant consequences for the wider economy (a potential rise in business failures could lead to increased unemployment, reduced consumer spending, and slower economic growth, creating a cycle of hardship that affects...

  5. ASFA calls for super tax changes for low income earners

    security in retirement for individuals on lower incomes, especially women. “If adopted, ASFA’s budget recommendations would lead to better retirement outcomes for Australians, particularly low-and middle-income earners,” Delahunty said. “Importantly,...

  6. AML Edge 2025 launched to prepare accountants for looming AML/CTF changes

    head-on,” she said. “In just one day, attendees can gain critical and actionable insights from AML experts and industry leaders who are already leading the way with their compliance strategies.” Scheduled panel sessions will also include state of play,...

  7. Don’t be the deer caught in the headlights: The ATO’s crackdown on trustee beneficiary statements

    compliance landscape, covering: What accountants are asking about TB statements Learn how to avoid red flags that could lead to audits Understand what happens if you get it wrong and options for fixing historical problems Download your free copy today...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Knowledge Shop
    • Category: Tax
  8. Super sector to be subject to regulatory scrutiny ‘sooner rather than later’

    scammers understood that superannuation fund members generally gained greater access to their retirement savings which would lead them to target the over-65 age group. This was attributed to the fact this demographic also typically had limited knowledge...

  9. 3 in 4 sole operators feel lonely and isolated, research reveals

    per cent frequently worked late evenings. The respondents did note certain mechanisms would help decrease these issues and lead to a better, well-rounded lifestyle. Twenty-three per cent said time off and extra support would help, 23 per cent wanted to...

  10. ATO outlines focus areas for SMSF auditor compliance in 2025

    to be a concern for the ATO. These models inherently restrict the amount of time an auditor can spend on an audit and can lead to lower quality audits, particularly where the SMSF has more complex investments,” the Tax Office said. Finally, the...

  11. Tax Office under microscope with its UPE approach

    range of meanings depending on context. 5. A construction of section 109D(3) that includes UPEs to companies as loans would lead to absurd and unintended results from the dual operation of section 109D and subdivision EA. 6. That is, a loan within the...

  12. The complexities of lying in a workplace environment

    policies about expected behaviour and codes of conduct for accountability to ensure everyone is held to the same standards. Lead by example. Management and leaders should demonstrate the values in their actions and decision-making and hold themselves...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Barbara Selmer Hansen, Impact Business Consulting
    • Category: Business
  13. Legislative change ‘crucial’ to simplifying reporting for smaller NFPs

    that NFPs eligible to benefit from the new accounting standards are outlined clearly. Ram Subramania, financial reporting lead at CPA Australia, said clarity and change were needed to establish an appropriate size threshold for smaller NFPs that could...

  14. How to win bigger and better clients for your accounting firm

    The one tiny change you can make which will eliminate price-sensitive buyers in a stroke. ● How to ensure you get the right leads via your network and referrals from existing clients. ● Practical tips to build a marketing plan that consistently...

  15. Accountants now captured in LMI waiver expansion: NAB

    sooner.’ With NAB having joined the pool of lenders offering this option to accountants, competition between lenders could lead to greater opportunities for accounting professionals to obtain finance, Haynes added. AML said that based on the areas it...

  16. Volume of complaints to ATO almost doubles in 3 years: ANAO report

    received and performance against the ATO service commitment targets. The ATO is able to determine which issue categories lead to increases in complaints but does not identify the root causes of these increases." The report recommended that the Tax...

  17. ATO flags top target areas for FBT this year

    employers offer their staff, which is a car or a ute. Employers often did not classify motor vehicles correctly, which could lead to mistakes calculating FBT, Madigan cautioned. "There are different categories when it comes to motor vehicles. The first...

  18. Accountants, business advisers a key ‘lifeline’ for SME owners

    often tackled included chronic financial pressures, extended work hours, and the weight of decision making which could lead to stress, anxiety, depression and even suicide. In Australia, 22 per cent of SME owners had been diagnosed with a mental health...

  19. Commissioner of Taxation appeals Bendel case decision

    having expressed opposing views on the Commissioner’s view and ability to disregard court law. CPA Australia tax lead Jenny Wong said the interim DIS served as an important reminder for taxpayers to remain up to date with the case. “The ATO has applied...

  20. Business NSW voices support for workers’ compensation reform

    scheme. Business NSW CEO Daniel Hunter said he wanted to ensure psychological workers’ compensation claims didn’t lead to an unsustainable compensation system where businesses carried the cost. “Many employers with perfect safety records have been...