Tax

Start-up carve-outs bring complexity, uncertainty, submissions say

CPA Australia and Wilson Asset Management have warned that Treasury's Innovative Business CGT Concession is overly...

15 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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Controversial CGT changes clear both houses of parliament

Legislation to replace the 50 per cent CGT discount with cost base indexation and implement a 30 per cent minimum tax...

25 June 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Voluntary liquidations likely to spike post-passage of CGT reforms, partner says

Continuing a business may not be worth increased administration costs and complexity associated with the reforms, and...

25 June 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Tax

Government urged to revise $6m maximum net asset value with CGT reforms

The CGT exemptions announced by the government as part of its reforms are welcome news, but they ignore one critical...

24 June 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Tax

Opposition slams 'dirty' tax deal between Greens and Labor

Labor's deal with the Greens to expedite the passage of its controversial tax changes has come under fire from...

24 June 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Latest tax tweaks inadequate for start-ups, accounting bodies say

While the government’s tax change announcement was welcomed, accounting bodies are disappointed by the lack of...

19 June 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

Labor changes course on trust changes, CGT concessions, increased turnover...

The prime minister and treasurer have made changes to previously announced budget measures, with new tax concessions...

18 June 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

Unions, industry groups clash over tax reform at senate inquiry

Key stakeholders have pulled no punches at parliamentary hearings on the federal government’s proposed tax changes.

18 June 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Business

COSBOA launches ‘fair go’ campaign against tax changes

The small business body is urging small businesses to share their voices on the proposed CGT and trust tax changes in...

17 June 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

Valuation requirements for CGT changes to 'completely swamp' industry, IPA warns

CGT changes could lead to a significant increase in workloads for accounting professionals due to the valuation and...

17 June 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

CGT changes could incentivise investment in risky start-ups, warns SavvyWise

The AI tax research platform has cautioned that the government's proposed CGT changes could push retail investors...

12 June 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

CGT reform: is Australia penalising entrepreneurs?

Australia has always been about the idea of a fair go. The belief that someone can start with nothing, work hard, take...

11 June 2026 • By Deanne Firth, Tactical Super

Tax

Senator pushes for CGT bill to be split

An independent senator has said the government is actively avoiding scrutiny regarding the changes to CGT and has...

11 June 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Over 500 sign accountant's petition against CGT, discretionary trust tax changes

Over 500 signatories have backed a petition opposing the government’s changes to CGT and discretionary trusts, and its...

08 June 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

Escaping CGT is not simple, says partner

Following the federal budget’s upending of the capital gains discount, a tax partner has reflected on the potential...

02 June 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

CGT thresholds no longer reflect the realities of small business: COSBOA

Small business owners highlight the damaging effects of the federal budget’s CGT changes, with one owner wondering...

01 June 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

‘The uncertainty is the killer’: the consultation gap and lack of clarity in...

Tax experts have slammed the cloudiness of federal budget announcements, citing a lack of information, uncertainty,...

29 May 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

Small businesses need better tax certainty: COSBOA

The nation’s council for small businesses has urged the government to provide greater protection for small businesses...

28 May 2026 • By Carlos Tse