Tax

2026 budget changes trigger triple taxation exposure for trust assets on death

It may be that, if the proposed changes are implemented as announced, the last remaining planning opportunity with...

20 May 2026 • By Matthew Burgess

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Tax

Under the Hood: The AI opportunity and ‘dumpster fire’ budget

In this episode of Under the Hood, Accountants Daily graduate journalist Carlos Tse is joined by Natalie Lennon,...

19 May 2026 • By Robyn Tongol

Super

ATO clears up common payday super myths for SMSFs

The Tax Office has warned SMSFs about preparations they need to make now, ahead of the start of Payday Super.

19 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Trust tax changes could impose 62.9% tax rate on smaller taxpayers

The government's proposal to deny corporate beneficiaries a credit for tax paid at the trust level means taxpayers...

19 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

ATO to review TR 2004/6 after commissioner's loss in Shaw decision

The ATO will review its guidance on the substantiation exception for travel and overtime meal allowance expenses in...

19 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

How AI and scalable support models are reshaping Australian accounting firms...

Combining technology, people and scalable support structures in the right way can open opportunities and improve...

18 May 2026 • By Reetika Gupta, RV Advisory Group

Tax

The reality of a more complex tax system

For some accountants, the budget simply adds more compliance and administration amid a more complex tax system. For...

18 May 2026 • By Carlos Tse & Amelia McNamara

Technology

‘We’re here for the very long term’, says SavvyWise founder

Just as there were ‘Xero millionaires’, Drew Pflaum wants to create ‘SavvyWise millionaires’ who financially benefit...

18 May 2026 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Tax

The tax advisory budget

In this special episode of Accountants Daily Insider, produced in partnership with The Access Group, we reflect on the...

15 May 2026 • By The Access Group

Tax

Unregistered tax agent’s sham business collapses in court

The Federal Court has come down hard on a man accused of profiting from tax agent services despite not being registered.

15 May 2026 • By Naomi Neilson

Tax

Tax trust changes could spark further administrative burden: Corrs

Practitioners must watch closely for policy changes regarding the taxation of trusts, as any changes are likely to add...

15 May 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

The hidden losers of the federal budget: trust tax targets the wrong 'rich'

The combination of CGT changes, the trust minimum tax, and the negative gearing restrictions represents a fundamental...

14 May 2026 • By David Boyar, The Access Group

Technology

AI delivering net positive gains for many SMBs

Recent Intuit research has revealed a reversal of past sentiment regarding the impact of AI on growth, with many small...

14 May 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Technology

Personr launches unified AML/CTF compliance suite

The new compliance suite bridges the gap between customer onboarding and end-to-end AML/CTF compliance management,...

14 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

The $500 valuation every property-investing client needs by 30 June 2027

The 2026 Budget quietly created a tax obligation that will catch out millions of property-owning Australians....

14 May 2026 • By Rasti Vaibhav, Get RARE Properties

Regulation

Victorian accountant jailed for ‘devious’ money-making scheme

As part of a “cunning, long-time fraud”, a Victorian accountant fleeced his loyal clients out of almost $1.5 million.

14 May 2026 • By Naomi Neilson

Tax

Budget shortchanges new investors and young Australians, CPA Australia says

Mum-and-dad investors, young Australians and small businesses have lost out in the 2025-26 federal budget, Australia’s...

14 May 2026 • By Naomi Neilson

Business

Budget 2026 a mixed bag for SMEs

Numerous measures unveiled for small businesses in this week’s federal budget have been welcomed, whereas others are...

14 May 2026 • By Jerome Doraisamy