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  1. Has the federal budget left the tax system behind?

    The design and implementation of the few tax measures in the budget raises questions. Overall reflections Last week, the Treasurer, the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP, delivered the Federal Budget 2024–25 (Budget). The Budget was underwhelming, containing...

  2. Has the cyber threat finally hit home?

    needs to do more or risk costly attacks. The appointment of Clare O’Neil as the first federal Minister for Cyber Security last month highlights an increasing government focus on the topic dating back to the beginning of this decade. In 2020, the...

  3. Harvey Norman hangs on to JobKeeper as profits double

    The company had previously revealed that it received $7.6 million in wage subsidies for Harvey Norman franchisees in the last financial year, but failed to disclose recent payments in its latest half-year report. When queried by 3AW’s Tom Elliott on...

  4. Hardware firm gives e-invoicing huge thumbs up

    falls on to businesses like us to then try to pass on the good word I guess because it is the right thing for the customer.” Last week, the ATO put on e-invoicing events every day in an attempt to promote its advantages online, via podcasts and social...

  5. Hackers post sensitive Medibank data

    personal identification information. Operation Guardian, which was a joint initiative with state and territory police set up last month to protect those impacted by the Optus data leak, will now also extend to Medibank Private customers. The public is...

  6. H&R Block warns on unclaimed tax

    returns were confident of their accuracy, but after an examination of a sample of self-lodged tax returns from last year, 59 per cent of them contained errors. H&R Block director of tax communications Mark Chapman said that there is a real lack of...

  7. H&R Block plans for automation, paperless rollout

    basic elements of their compliance-centric offerings. Mid-tier firm BDO announced a digital transformation project late last year for its audit services, and EY marked plans to up its use of robotics and automation in its tax business....

  8. H&R Block cuts out paper ahead of tax time 2019

    Client demand will see a national tax and accounting network move into a virtually paperless environment this tax time. Last year, H&R Block announced it would aim to cut out paper across its 470 offices nationwide by tax time 2019. With June marking...

  9. H&R Block celebrates legacy of its founder, who passed away at age 96

    end of an era, but his vision and legacy will continue to be embodied at the network, says its Australian managing director. Last week, H&R Block announced that its co-founder, Henry Bloch, had passed away, at the age of 96. In 1955, the American...

  10. GT announces leadership shake-up and partner appointments

    taken over the position of Grant Thornton chief executive, replacing former CEO Robert Quant who held the position for the last eight years. As a result, Nicole Bradley has been promoted into the role of managing partner of the Sydney office. Mr Keith...

  11. GST, PAYG withholding a ‘significant portion’ of $50bn tax debt

    summit that ensuring taxpayers pay their tax and super obligations will remain a key focus for the ATO. In September of last year, deputy commissioner Vivek Chaudhary said the ATO’s collectable business debt had nearly doubled over the last four years....

  12. GST reform continues to spark debate among accountants

    with opinions differing around the need for its complete, holistic reform. As GST hit the 25-year anniversary mark last month, discussions around how it was originally introduced and proposed to the Australian economy have surfaced. Speaking on this...

  13. GST kicks in for online hotel bookings

    of Australian commercial accommodation, including hotels, will now have to factor in GST after the loophole was closed last month. First announced in the 2018 budget, Treasury Laws Amendment (Making Sure Multinationals Pay Their Fair Share of Tax in...

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

    said. “If you deliberately defraud the government, you will be caught, and you will face consequences.” After the sentencing last week, the ATO said six offenders have received a combined 31 years and four months’ imprisonment. The AFP, in partnership...

  15. GST fraudster sentenced after attempting to obtain over $100k in refunds

    Twenty individuals have now been sentenced for their involvement in a GST refund fraud scheme since the beginning of last year. The scheme involved submitting fictitious business activity statements for a false GST refund. The latest offender to be...

  16. GST and stamp duty reform key to a sustainable tax system

    also be crucial in ensuring long-term sustainability in the tax system, says a key tax body. Delivering the state budget last month, NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet announced his intention to reform stamp duty. Supported by a consultation paper, the...

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  17. Growing credit reliance reaches ‘concerning’ levels, data reveals

    for September 2024, commercial credit demand increased by 0.7 per cent in quarter three compared to the same quarter last year. This uptick was driven by increased demand for business loans from hospitality and retail businesses. It was also found that...

  18. Grow your accounting firm the right way

    handled by a single software. Tracking contributions We’ve all received that phone call, from a trustee or adviser, in the last week of June asking how many contributions can be made for the year. Prior to recent legislative changes, the answer was...

  19. Greens propose 6% wealth tax, corporate super profit tax

    a day, and fund government employment programs. “The next election will be closer than people think,” Mr Bandt said. “At the last election, Australia was only 828 votes away from a minority Parliament. “At the next election, people can kick the Liberals...

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    • Category: Tax
  20. Greens move to force profitable firms into JobKeeper repayment

    would see companies with an annual turnover of more than $50 million that received JobKeeper and booked a profit over the last year forced to repay the full amount received from the government. The proposed amendments would also force firms with an...