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

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Technology

The AI confidence gap holding Australian small businesses back

Australia’s 2.59 million small businesses are the engine room of the economy. When they use AI well, they grow faster,...

12 May 2026 • By Suzy Nicoletti

Tax

FTDT issues pose 'existential threat' to family businesses, advisers: joint...

The government has been urged to take action to address issues with the provisions for family trust distribution tax,...

11 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Small businesses navigating 'complex environment' of rising costs,...

Accountants and other financial professionals can play a critical role in helping businesses respond to the...

01 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Majority of NSW businesses already feeling impacts from Middle East conflict

The NSW Small Business Commissioner says 85 per cent of businesses in NSW are already experiencing impacts, including...

24 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Tribunal deems restructure of plumbing business as 'dividend stripping scheme'

The Administrative Review Tribunal has upheld the Commissioner of Taxation's assessment that the restructuring of a...

23 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Government told to cut ‘unnecessary’ regulatory costs amid Middle East war

In response to the ballooning cost of the conflict, 27 representative bodies across the business sector are demanding...

22 April 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Super

Businesses will face overlapping super obligations in July, ATO confirms

The ATO has urged businesses to prepare for overlapping SG obligations during the transition to Payday Super.

17 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Technology

Getting the foundations right for responsible AI in small businesses

AI is evolving faster than many small businesses’ governance frameworks, reinforcing the need for clear, practical...

15 April 2026 • By Julian Vido, AI Safety Lead, MYOB

Tax

High Court refuses taxpayer appeal involving small business CGT concessions

Two taxpayers have been refused special leave to appeal a decision concerning the tax treatment of proceeds from the...

12 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Treasurer announces temporary relief for businesses impacted by fuel crisis

The Tax Office has agreed to provide temporary relief for businesses unable to meet their tax obligations due to fuel...

01 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

No safe distance: the shockwave you can’t see yet

Here’s how the Middle East is reshaping the Australian economy, writes Andrew Cooke.

31 March 2026 • By Andrew Cooke

Super

IPA flags potential trap with transitional rule for payday super

Businesses should be aware that the transitional rules for the start of payday super could result in unintentional...

30 March 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Business

Account with more than numbers

Here’s what interactions with accountants has taught me about client service delivery, writes Allan Bonner, DBA.

30 March 2026 • By Allan Bonner, DBA

Business

Flexible GIC remission could ease pressure on small business: CA ANZ

The professional body has welcomed a commitment by the ATO to explore whether interest could be fully or partially...

22 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Findex acquires Brisbane-based accounting firm

The move is part of Findex's broader strategy to expand its national footprint.

17 March 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Business

Most businesses unprepared for Payday Super ahead of looming start date

Less than 5 per cent of tax specialists in a survey have said the businesses they work with were fully prepared for...

16 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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