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  1. Family trust rules in desperate need of reform, CPA warns

    families (the Thomas case) is facing a $13.2 million tax bill for an administrative mistake. Jenny Wong, CPA Australia tax lead, said that while the Thomas case was “headline-grabbing” and involved big numbers, the issue at stake ran much deeper as it...

  2. ATO invites feedback on updated rental tax deduction compliance guide

    out during ‘peak periods.’ “The ATO’s draft interpretation states that using such properties during ‘peak periods’ may lead to a conclusion that the holiday home is not mainly used to produce assessable income,” Greco said. “Their interpretation focuses...

  3. Beware barter credit tax, super schemes, ATO cautions

    then donating these barter credits to DGR and claiming a larger tax deduction than they’re entitled to, which would lead to those involved having to repay the tax, face heavy penalties, interest and potential legal action. Dale said under the promoter...

  4. Insolvency experts warn against ‘dodgy’ SBR offers

    unethical commission agents and offshore call centres pushing false hope to desperate directors,” he said. “Unregulated lead generators. Commission-based spruikers. Facebook ads promising miracles. Cold callers guaranteeing 80 per cent ATO debt cuts....

  5. ATO’s holiday home owner tax changes spur taxpayers to be ‘wary and proactive’

    shared the way the ATO would assess this was by determining if the property was rented out during peak periods, which could lead to the conclusion that the holiday home was not mainly used to produce assessable income. “Their interpretation focuses on...

  6. CPA urges AI use for young business owners

    Australians to seize the opportunities presented by artificial intelligence. Gavan Ord, CPA Australia’s Business Investment Lead, says that AI is reshaping business models and potentially lowering barriers to entry, making this an opportune moment for...

  7. No, seriously, where are the women?

    to bolster gender inclusivity. The Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA) is actively looking to boost female leadership and representation in the insolvency sector, as women only made up just 16 per cent of registered trustees and 10 per cent...

  8. ‘Mindset, structure, culture’: Key themes to thriving advisory

    to provide the service to its full potential, according to advisory expert Brent Szalay. Brent Szalay, managing director of Leaders in Business, said from his experience in training accountants on their advisory skills, he had identified 12 traps he...

  9. A reminder: The super powers of SMSFs do not extend to enabling early access

    lifestyle expenses. While generally marketed as 'legal loopholes' the schemes are both unlawful and (on discovery) can lead to severe adverse consequences. As specialist SMSF advisers (and indeed those with only a working understanding of the...

  10. CA ANZ calls on government address ‘critical issues’ with FTE, FTDT provisions

    reduce compliance burdens, and remove existential threats for businesses and advisers,” Susan Franks, CA ANZ’s Australian leader of tax, superannuation and financial services, said. CA ANZ said there were “critical issues” with Australia’s FTE rules,...

  11. Clients frustrated by jargon, research finds

    Anthony Capano (pictured) said trust was built through every interaction. “When communication misses the mark, it can lead to misunderstandings and damage valuable relationships,” he said. “Firms that communicate consistently and personalise with care...

  12. CPA calls on Board of Taxation to simplify tax compliance

    government is willing to take a broader structural view rather than making only incremental changes,” CPA Australia’s tax lead Jenny Wong wrote to the Board of Taxation. “A combination of a broader consumption base (via the Goods and Services Tax),...

  13. How to be a good accountant in 2026

    practical value, and genuinely caring about outcomes, accountants help businesses grow and communities thrive. When we lead with integrity and service, we create real impact because together, we can make a difference.” Amy Fox, Goldi Group founder,...

  14. UNSW ‘systemic’ failures, $213,120 penalty: ‘Fundamentally a governance issue’

    and upgrade systems to support accurate time reporting.” Belinda Holden, payroll advisor and compliance and governance lead in people and culture at Catholic Education Sandhurst, said this case “reinforces that payroll compliance is fundamentally a...

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

    would soon face stricter regulatory scrutiny and possible penalties. Adam Crowley, national real estate and construction leader at RSM Australia, said the alert had put in-scope taxpayers “on notice,” but added that the ATO did not appear to be worried...

  16. Taxing the ‘fridge ciggy’: WHO pushes for ‘sugar tax’ on soft drinks

    professionals, the World Health Organisation (WHO) is adding another tax requirement into the mix that may go down like a lead balloon with soft drink fans. Data from the WHO revealed alcoholic and sugary drinks had become steadily cheaper in many...

  17. Why ATO compliance is about to feel very different for business owners

    lodgements, growing balances or inconsistent reporting patterns are often interpreted as warning signs. In many cases, they lead to earlier engagement from the ATO than business owners expect. I have seen firsthand how costly this can become. In one...

  18. ‘Another box-ticking exercise’: CPA, tax lawyer warn of new ATO GIC remission risks

    would “ultimately depend on whether decisions become more consistent and empathetic in practice”. Jenny Wong, CPA tax lead, said the reforms appeared to be a direct response to long standing issues raised by the Tax Ombudsman. “The ATO’s move to...

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

    to do as an adviser – just come with genuine care and curiosity and ask, ‘What are you looking to do this year?’” “If we lead with that, it's not a difficult discussion, and it becomes a human discussion. I think that breaks down all the worry about...

  20. Digital Reporting Essentials: Key Investments for Australian Firms

    in your workforce, or maybe even an IT team, with a strong qualification, like a master in technology management. An IT lead in digital reporting should be able to: Oversee ERP, financial systems and data pipelines Understand structured reporting...

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