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

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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

Tax

PM to introduce CGT changes, instant tax deduction legislation tomorrow

Legislation to implement changes to CGT, negative gearing, tax cuts, and the $1,000 standard deduction will be...

27 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Albo is not your new business partner: tax specialist dispels meme myths

Internet memes depicting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as a “business partner” with a 47 per cent stake in...

22 May 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

Federal budget confirms major tax changes to trusts, CGT

The government has outlined the details of its proposed 30 per cent minimum tax on discretionary trusts, as well as...

12 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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