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  1. ATO calls out tax advisers still making ‘basic’ errors

    practitioners, and financial advisers – to “leverage” their influence on clients’ compliance. “Taxpayers take their lead from their advisers, who set the standard for integrity, so, it’s critical that advisers ensure their own tax and super affairs are...

  2. Little progress on superannuation and other measures

    proposed major, sweeping changes to the superannuation system. Although the measures were initially announced with years of lead time, little progress has been made on their implementation into law and much-needed preparation time is steadily ticking...

  3. Disqualified entities: What does it mean for your practice and what should you do now to ensure compliance from an HR perspective?

    disqualified entities can include individuals, companies, partnerships, trusts, and super funds. The criteria for what could lead to becoming a “disqualified entity” include those convicted of serious offences, fraud, or dishonesty, as well as those...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Barbara Selmer Hansen
    • Category: Business
  4. ATO practice statement lays down law on illegal early release perpetrators

    in the term ‘likely to result’, which provides the ATO with the very broad powers to crack down on activities that might lead to the illegal release of superannuation benefits, even if no withdrawal has been made,” she said. “This means that merely...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Keeli Cambourne
    • Category: Tax
  5. IR reforms: A productivity predicament for finance leaders

    Finance leaders need to understand how the major changes to workplace laws impact their role and the operations of the business. As Australian businesses grapple with rising operational costs, fierce market competition, and an ever-evolving regulatory...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Matt Loop, Rippling
    • Category: Business
  6. Further work to be done on TASA changes, says Tax Institute

    taxpayers will be trying to handle tax matters themselves in an excessively complex tax landscape. “This will inevitably lead to more errors, late payments and lodgments, or failures to pay and lodge – ultimately, degrading the integrity of our tax...

  7. How tracking data could help overcome gender biases

    employees should be recruited and incentivised based on merit, Pannek said that gender biases could exist in employers and leaders in an organisation. “The problem is that we’re all human, which means we come with certain biases,” she said. “Some of it...

  8. Aussie businesses ‘held back’ by not embracing technology, cautions CPA

    financial year, compared to 34 per cent that didn’t use AI,” it said. CPA Australia’s business investment and international lead Gavan Ord said the research highlighted the importance of new technology in business success. “Companies that embrace a...

  9. Federal Court hears ATO’s appeal of landmark Bendel decision

    definition of a “loan” should not be construed so broadly to include unpaid present entitlements (UPEs) as it would lead to a scenario of “double taxation”. In September last year, Bendel successfully challenged ATO objection decisions in the AAT...

  10. Early super release scheme was ‘ineffective’, says e61 Institute

    the supplement was in place but the ERS scheme – despite being intended to target those in “financial stress” – did not lead to improvements in financial resilience or wellbeing, and nor did the ESP,” e61 Institute said. E61 Institute research director...

  11. ‘Unjust’ foreign resident CGT changes could spook investors

    Tax Institute warns. Reforms to the foreign resident capital gains tax (CGT) regime could pile on compliance costs and even lead to double taxation, deterring much-needed overseas capital, experts say. In a submission to Treasury, The Tax Institute said...

  12. Joint bodies fight for crucial changes to $3m super tax bill

    in a recent statement. The joint bodies have also warned that the absence of indexation for the $3 million threshold will lead to generational inequity and unnecessary uncertainty for the superannuation system. The JAWG is also concerned about a lack of...

  13. Proposed TPB reforms ‘weaken due process’

    New registration criteria to protect consumers could lead to unfair and harsh outcomes for tax practitioners, CA ANZ has warned. Proposed tax agent registration requirements to protect consumers may undermine procedural fairness and pile unnecessary...

  14. Are Australian companies prepared for the US-led payroll compliance shift?

    US companies will be experiencing a significant shift in employee compensation reporting requirements, which will likely lead to much greater awareness of employee entitlement compliance, not only in the US, but on a global scale. The United States...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Marcus Zeltzer, Yellow Canary
    • Category: Technology
  15. Steven Zabeti – Awarded ‘Partner of the Year’ in Australia!

    an annual event that brings together the nation’s finest in the field, is a testament to the excellence, innovation, and leadership demonstrated by professionals across the industry. This year’s ceremony, held at Hyatt Regency in Sydney, was no...

  16. Young accountants at risk of ‘burnout’, warns Springfox

    accountants kickstart their careers they often have to grapple with high expectations and pressures to succeed which can lead them to set lofty goals and take on more work than they can handle,” she said. “This drive, while admirable, can soon leave...

  17. Less than half of Australians confident about retirement: AustralianSuper

    also aid in the visualisation of a healthy retirement super fund, AustralianSuper said. Seeking professional advice will lead to well-informed decisions and a solid plan to maximise retirement savings and investments. Blackmore said he wants Australians...

  18. NALSPA calls for e-bike FBT amendment

    more practical and accessible for a larger number of people.” “Riding e-bikes is a very economical way to commute that can lead to significant savings compared to a car and even public transport- you’re not paying for parking, fares or fuel.” NALSPA...

  19. Women in Finance Summit 2024 launches

    which will spark critical conversations about the issues facing women in financial services while showcasing those in leadership positions who have been reshaping the future of the industry. It is aimed at like-minded women eager to foster an inclusive...

  20. SMC urges government to ‘safeguard’ Australian super

    Using super for house deposits will lead to a spike in property prices and upward pressure on rental payments, according to research by the Super Members Council. New research by the Super Members Council suggests the coalition policy to use super for...