Tax

Penalty amnesty tempts 7,000 small businesses back into tax system

UPDATED: The budget measure waives fines for late lodgment of income, BAS and FBT returns due during the pandemic.

11 August 2023 • By Philip King

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Technology

MYOB adds novated car leasing to Flare Benefits app

Software developed with the fintech company Flare allows SMEs to offer employee benefits in line with those of large...

11 August 2023 • By Christine Chen

Business

Rise in listings could see ‘mild deterioration’ in housing market, says...

Recent interest rate rises are unlikely to cause a blowout in mortgage arrears but housing market conditions may see a...

11 August 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Cross-border partnership creates Canadian CPA pathway

An agreement between CIMA and CPA Canada fast-tracks reciprocal membership between the two bodies.

11 August 2023 • By Christine Chen

Business

How to steer a path through tricky aggregation territory

Rules aimed at preventing big businesses from accessing tax concessions aimed at small businesses have become...

11 August 2023 • By Robyn Jacobson

Regulation

Kilimanjaro wins temporary reprieve on MYOB Exo margins

Federal Court grants injunctions preventing software developer from withholding licences or pursuing the reseller for...

10 August 2023 • By Philip King

Technology

Ignition feature puts the profit back into scope creep

Instant billing facility enables practices to charge for ad hoc or additional work without a fresh client proposal.

10 August 2023 • By Philip King

Tax

Certainty over tax residency rules ‘will come at a cost’

The regime is outdated and inherently risky for advisers, but simplicity will also have drawbacks, says IPA.

10 August 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

Bikie gang members charged over alleged GST fraud

Joint AFP and ATO action over tax scams serve up leads to other crimes, deputy commissioner says.

10 August 2023 • By Philip King

Appointments

See you at Xerocon! Get ahead of the crowd: Book your 15-min Ignition demo!

Xerocon Sydney is just around the corner, and we can't wait to see you there! Make sure you plan ahead, and make it...

09 August 2023 • By Ignition

Technology

Data hacks set off alarm bells about privacy, survey finds

Nine out of 10 want stronger controls over what information can be collected and how it is held.

09 August 2023 • By Philip King

Appointments

Mackay Goodwin appoints bankruptcy division head

The firm’s director expects an uptick in insolvencies amid high interest rates and an ATO director crackdown.

09 August 2023 • By Christine Chen

Business

NSW leads plunge in business confidence to record lows

Six-month run in negative territory means economic pessimism has hit pandemic levels, Roy Morgan survey finds.

09 August 2023 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

Stadium cleaners hit with $330k in fines for worker underpayments

FWO investigated the case after an anonymous tip-off and found flat rates as low as $7 an hour.

09 August 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Poor culture ‘root cause’ of company failures

Staff turnover, product recalls and tighter credit are typically symptoms of a more profound issue, says turnaround...

08 August 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Business growth ‘resilient’ despite economic headwinds: COSBOA

Growth rates across Australian businesses is still at pre-pandemic levels despite slowing sales and escalating...

08 August 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

EY acquires design and product development firm

EY Australia will look to expand its products and services through the acquisition of a product development and...

08 August 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Government action on tax adviser misconduct ‘a positive step’

A reform package aimed at improving the integrity of tax system and profession has been welcomed by the Tax Institute...

08 August 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee