Super

Government tipped to explore further super tax changes: Generation Life

The government will likely look at further superannuation policy changes shortly despite the challenges it has faced...

23 December 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Business

ATO defends NFP reporting rules amid sector concerns

Around one in 10 have already lodged a self-review return ahead of the March deadline, according to an assistant...

20 December 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

How gifts this Christmas could trigger ATO scrutiny

Tax rules around presents received during the holidays are more complex than people might think, according to one HLB...

20 December 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

SMEs set to face 7 major challenges in 2025, research reveals

Tighter employee laws, increased competition and cyber attacks are among the seven challenges SMEs are set to face in...

20 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

ATO shares payroll data to monitor mutual obligations, provider claims

An STP data-matching initiative aims to improve the administration of welfare program Workforce Australia, with...

19 December 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

CPA outlines gaps in system for combating financial abuse

Better co-ordination between legal, financial and social services and increased awareness is critical to address...

19 December 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

Reckon welcomes Cashflow Manager to software family

Reckon has acquired Cashflow Manger and its 20,000 clients as part of a $8.75 million agreement with Money Management...

19 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Ex-liquidator who stole $3m from clients gets 4 years’ jail

Peter Amos pleaded guilty to misappropriating funds from five companies over six years for his own benefit.

18 December 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

COSBOA calls for comprehensive SME support following IR changes

Australian SMEs must “draw a line in the sand” against increased costs and complexities caused by recent industrial...

18 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Division 7A rules in need of ‘care and maintenance’, says tax partner

Some of the inconsistency and uncertainty surrounding Division 7A highlights the need for certain areas of tax law to...

18 December 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Reinstating EV subsidies key to market’s future: report

More support is needed to boost sales and match adoption rates of other developed nations, according to the peak...

17 December 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Government’s AI plan must include small business focus, says CPA

The professional body has urged the government to do more to encourage the adoption of AI by small businesses.

17 December 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Interest in super surges across Gen Z, Millennials

Gen Z and Millennials have begun to take greater interest in their superannuation as cost-of-living pressures persist,...

17 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

No trust variation power? No worries

A recent decision provides further lessons regarding trust instruments with no power or inadequate power to vary.

16 December 2024 • By Matthew Burgess, View Legal

Regulation

Supreme Court of Victoria hands down important decision on bitcoin

In a landmark decision, a superior court in Australia has determined that a person’s interest in cryptocurrency, such...

16 December 2024 • By Jeremy Makowski, Coghlan Duffy Lawyers

Regulation

ATO flags priority areas for Next 5,000 reviews for 2025

The Tax Office has provided guidance on how groups within the Next 5,000 program can prepare for a risk-based review...

16 December 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

Tax Office issues cyber warning for tax professionals

Tax professionals must ensure the security of their business premises, client information and digital resources over...

16 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Retail and hospitality to recover from sales slump, data reveals

The retail and hospitality sectors are set to bounce back as the festive season kicks off, according to recent data...

16 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson