Tax

ATO plans publicity campaign for final WFH guidance

More demanding record-keeping requirements in the November draft have been in place since 1 January.

06 February 2023 • By Philip King

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Tax

Why concerns linger over s100A final ruling

The ATO improves its guiding documents on trust distributions, but too much remains uncertain.

03 February 2023 • By Robyn Jacobson

Regulation

ATO pursues sham not-for-profits set up to dodge tax

The office has been tipped off that “private foundations” are being created to take advantage of charitable concessions.

03 February 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

AFP swoops on $150m money laundering operation

Nine charged in Sydney raids for allegedly filtering the proceeds from international crime on an “industrial scale”.

03 February 2023 • By Philip King

Appointments

HLB Mann Judd appoints tax consulting partner

Promotion for Sydneysider comes after joining as a graduate and gaining experience with an HLB member overseas.

03 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

‘Values-based capitalism’ needs quid pro quo for business

For banks and super to support a social impact fund, the Treasurer must ensure the private sector can still meet its...

03 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Super

Why you need an A-Z of super contributions for the new year

As clients make fresh resolutions to save more for retirement, make sure you understand the rules regarding...

02 February 2023 • By Graeme Colley

Tax

‘Erratic’ valuation increases trigger huge leaps in NSW land tax

Small rises in the tax thresholds combined with much higher land assessments will hit family investors hardest,...

02 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

Expansion strategy fuels 42% rise in Kelly Group revenue

The specialist accounting company believes global expansion is vital and has a revenue goal of $100 million “in the...

02 February 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Business groups call for budget focus on growth, productivity

Tackling inflation and the skills shortage should be top of the government’s to-do list, say Ai Group and BCA.

02 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

CA ANZ members to vote on revised conduct regime

The review of how the body handles disciplinary matters is on track to report in April.

02 February 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Aussie start-ups secure record level of funding: KPMG

Despite a global lull in venture capital, local businesses attracted a landmark $5.84 billion in investment last year.

01 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Regulator bans two directors for over $10m debt, multiple failures

Between them the two were involved in seven failed companies and the one involved in phoenix activity gets maximum ban.

01 February 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Budget must ‘fund renewables safety net to prevent rust belt’

The association has also doubled down on its call to subsidise small business financial advice with support from CA ANZ.

01 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Small business given fail mark for websites, social media

A Digital Health Check survey finds SMEs are failing to make the most of their digital opportunities.

01 February 2023 • By Keeli Cambourne

Super

ASIC deregisters 374 SMSF auditors

UPDATED: The regulator cancels hundreds for failing to lodge annual statements after warnings last year.

31 January 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee and Philip King

Tax

Medical centres ‘sleepwalking to payroll tax precipice’

Many GP practices and their accountants are unaware of rulings that could leave them with thousands in unfunded...

31 January 2023 • By Philip King

Technology

CreditorWatch achieves ATO Digital Service Provider certification

The firm’s procedures saw it pass the ATO’s Operational Security Framework with a maintained uptime of 99.95 per cent...

31 January 2023 • By Josh Needs