Business

CGT changes bring valuation headaches for small businesses

The apportionment method for asset valuation in the second tranche of legislation is an admission that the changes...

28 August 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

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Business

Small accounting practices feeling the squeeze

The owner of a small practice has outlined the pressures of running his business as regulations change and the race to...

24 August 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Business

OSfA’s modernity scrutinised amid 100 feature update backlog

With the digital landscape accelerating more than ever before, the ATO has accepted three recommendations made by the...

20 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Fraudsters sentenced over $10.7m tax fraud and money laundering scheme

Four people have been sentenced following an investigation into a two-year ‘sophisticated money laundering and tax...

19 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Concern, confusion skyrocket among accountants post-budget

A new survey has laid bare the level of concern accountants have about the compliance headaches the federal budget...

18 August 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Super

ATO finalises ruling on transitional rules for Payday Super

The Tax Office has published its finalised ruling on the transitional rules supporting the transition from quarterly...

14 August 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

ATO to appeal Federal Court decision involving salary loading allowance

Following its loss in the Federal Court against the Department of Education, the ATO says it will hold off finalising...

13 August 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

ATO confirms some systems targeted by fraudulent actors

The Tax Office has become aware that malware installed via dodgy links has affected some practitioners and has...

11 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

'No place to hide': ATO puts contractors on notice over $1bn in missing TPAR...

The Tax Office has warned contractors to declare all their business income this tax time, with the ATO's data sources...

10 August 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

ATO partners with Beyond Blue to address mental health in the profession

The Tax Office and Beyond Blue have explored some of the stressors currently being experienced by the profession and...

07 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

‘A sign of the times’: ATO audit outcome letter reflects more assertive...

One tax lawyer urges accountants to explain their position when they lodge to avoid conceding to an unfavourable ATO...

06 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Regulation

Australian regulators target Griffith horticulture sector

The Tax Office, Fair Work Ombudsman and Australian Border Force have joined forces to investigate labour hire...

03 August 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Business

ATO explains LRBA guidance ahead of 10 August start

The Tax Office breaks down the do’s and don’ts of its impending changes affecting LRBAs starting 10 August 2026,...

31 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Court documents draw links in former ATO assistant commissioner’s case

Court attendance notices issued to Nicholas Petroulias have drawn links to the ICAC report, which reveals short...

30 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

Rushing your tax? Why early birds aren’t getting the worm come tax time

The Tax Office has reminded taxpayers to slow down at the start of tax time, warning that rushing to lodge can lead to...

30 July 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Regulation

Former public servant charged over $1.3m fake GST claims

A 33-year-old NSW man was charged for allegedly attempting to defraud the Commonwealth of more than $1.3 million in...

29 July 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Regulation

Tax ombudsman releases review on ATO bias risk

A review by the tax ombudsman has found that the ATO must do more to guard against bias, with some ATO processes...

28 July 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

ATO no longer treating debt the same as during COVID

One expert has stressed the importance of tax agents reminding their clients that the ATO is no longer as lenient on...

28 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse