Business

ATO signals narrow approach on CGT for home-based business

Running a business from home can have many perks for clients, but it can also come with a sting in the tail when it...

13 March 2026 • By Matthew Tse

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Business

'Clock is ticking' on Payday Super, ATO warns small businesses

Small businesses should start planning their cash flow and prepare for the closure of the Small Business Super...

10 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Super

Member verification requests to eliminate bulk of contribution errors, says ATO

The Tax Office is optimistic that member verification requests and better error handling will reduce the millions of...

05 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Succession planning to remain major focus for ATO this year

The Tax Office continues to see situations where tax planning decisions from many years ago are giving rise to...

02 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

ATO crackdown on profit restructuring leading to higher tax bills: RSM

Recent ATO guidance on profit allocation will result in higher personal income tax bills for professionals...

26 February 2026 • By Emma Partis

Business

Unicorns and rainbows: how the ATO (and courts) perceive SME accounts

In any small- to medium-sized business, and indeed much larger businesses, the gap between a purest approach to legal...

25 February 2026 • By Matthew Burgess

Business

CPA pushes for expansion of ATO self-service options

The professional body is calling for the government to fund improvements to ATO systems following ongoing frustrations...

24 February 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Can the ATO settle a tax dispute and ignore the settlement?

The Full Federal Court says yes. Here is why every practitioner advising on ATO settlements needs to understand...

19 February 2026 • By Arda Ahmed, Tax Lawyer

Tax

Tax Institute calls for greater clarity in ATO rental property tax guidance

In a submission regarding the ATO’s freshly updated guidance on rental property tax deductions, The Tax Institute has...

18 February 2026 • By Emma Partis

Regulation

CA ANZ terminates membership of jailed ex-liquidator

CA ANZ has officially terminated the membership of former liquidator Peter Amos, who was sentenced to prison for...

13 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Cross-Border Tax Risk: Five ATO Pressure Points to Watch in 2026

While cross-border lifestyles are increasingly common, Australia’s tax rules for expatriates remain highly technical...

12 February 2026 • By Nika Widanage, FCPA, Managing Partner, AIM S Australia Pty Ltd

Regulation

‘Cashie’ jobs, businesses now on ATO crackdown radar

The Tax Office has set its sights on businesses using cash to avoid meeting their tax obligations, and those that do...

11 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Aussie philanthropists missing out on massive tax breaks

Despite Australia having one of the most generous tax systems for philanthropy, data has shown that over half of the...

10 February 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Super

Payday Super first year ATO compliance activities locked in

The Tax Office has finalised details of its compliance approach for the first year under the new Payday Super regime.

05 February 2026 • By Judy White, BDO

Regulation

SME productivity potential reliant on regulatory overhaul, IPA says

Despite widespread knowledge that small businesses are struggling to keep their head above water, the IPA believes the...

05 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Super

Public consultation begins on sexual assault compensation bill targeting...

The Superannuation and Victims of Crime legislation aims to remove barriers to victims of child sexual abuse receiving...

04 February 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Regulation

Get prepared for ‘once in a generation’ Payday Super changes: ATO

ATO deputy commissioner Emma Rosenzweig has encouraged employers to start getting their systems in place ahead of the...

03 February 2026 • By Emma Partis

Business

Enabling generosity under scrutiny: How accountants can help philanthropists...

The ATO is sharpening its focus on private wealth compliance – and philanthropy is not exempt. In a new era of...

29 January 2026 • By Andrew Binns