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

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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

Tax

‘Another box-ticking exercise’: CPA, tax lawyer warn of new ATO GIC remission...

The ATO is changing its approach to penalty remission requests to allow for transparency, yet industry professionals...

28 January 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Why ATO compliance is about to feel very different for business owners

Over the past few months, I have found myself having the same conversation with business owners again and again. It...

27 January 2026 • By Mitch Calley, Wakefield Pacific

Tax

Who gets a GIC remission?: ATO releases case studies to clarify relief...

Bereavement, illness and natural disasters are worthy reasons to get a GIC remission from the ATO, while general...

23 January 2026 • By Emma Partis

Tax

Grant Thornton offers more context following ATO property tax alert

Following an ATO tax alert on contrived property arrangements, a Grant Thornton tax partner has provided additional...

22 January 2026 • By Emma Partis

Tax

‘Warning shot’: Experts react to ATO property development tax alert

Tax experts have called the ATO’s recent tax alert signalling a crackdown on contrived property arrangements a...

20 January 2026 • By Emma Partis

Tax

ATO signals crackdown on property development tax avoidance schemes

The Tax Office has released a fresh taxpayer alert signalling an upcoming crackdown on contrived property development...

16 January 2026 • By Emma Partis

Tax

ATO issues 5 case studies to clarify tax considerations in commercial deals

To illustrate common issues, the Tax Office has put forward five case studies to help taxpayers understand their...

13 January 2026 • By Emma Partis

Tax

ATO cracking down on tax dodgers trying to leave the country

The Tax Office is issuing departure prohibition orders as it moves to bolster payment performance and debt collection.

09 January 2026 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Regulation

Philanthropy not-for-profit welcomes ATO clarity on PAFs

A not-for-profit organisation supporting philanthropy has welcomed a draft taxation determination from the ATO...

16 December 2025 • By Emma Partis

Regulation

Former ATO contractor-turned-fraudster slapped with 18 months behind bars

A former ATO contractor has been found guilty of defrauding the Tax Office of more than $105,000, leading to an 18...

15 December 2025 • By Imogen Wilson