Tax

ATO, lawmakers demand urgent action as GST fraud skyrockets

The Tax Office is strongly warning businesses against committing GST fraud as reports of refund fraud surge.

30 July 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

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Under the Hood: Are you ahead of the ESG curve?

This week Sarah Lawrance, founder and chief executive of Hot Toast, joins UTH to talk about how she is staying ahead...

29 July 2025 • By Robyn Tongol

Business

Why clients won't pay for your advisory services

Recent research we have conducted with accountants and bookkeepers dove into why so many businesses are ending up in...

29 July 2025 • By Eddie Senatore, Eddie Senatore Advisory

Tax

Auditor shopping could be a problem with Div 296: adviser

SMSF trustees may start “shopping around” to get the best market valuation for assets with Division 296 tax on the...

29 July 2025 • By Keeli Cambourne

Appointments

BDO welcomes 7 new partners to national network

The professional services firm has revealed the appointment of seven additional partners across its Sydney, Brisbane...

29 July 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

ATO’s GIC non-deductibility guidance falls short, says IPA

The ATO’s guidance on the recent law changes to GIC has fallen short in effectively equipping tax practitioners with...

29 July 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

What the RBA’s surcharge ban means for accountants and their clients

Australia’s payments system is on the cusp of its most significant reset in decades, writes Chris Jewell.

28 July 2025 • By Chris Jewell, Zepto

Business

‘Cut red tape and boost tech’: SME community needs support, revival

The government must focus on providing increased support to struggling small businesses, enabling them to invest,...

28 July 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Appointments

IFPA welcomes newly appointed CEO

The IFPA has revealed the appointment of Ky Wilson as its new chief executive.

28 July 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

ATO issues warning as GST fraud surges in property and construction

As GST remains front of mind for the profession, the Tax Office is turning its attention to cracking down on GST fraud...

28 July 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

Accountants choose tech ‘by credibility and community’

New exclusive research has shown that, for accounting tech, the discovery process is driven mostly by seeking peer...

25 July 2025 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Tax

Gambler’s luck runs out with hefty tax bill on ‘unexplained’ income

Amateur poker player “Lucky Eddie” has failed to overturn a substantial tax bill after an audit uncovered numerous...

25 July 2025 • By Emma Partis

Tax

New partners should be wary of financial implications, accounting firm warns

As promotion season comes to an end and newly appointed professional services firm partners settle into their roles,...

25 July 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Div 296 kicked the hornets’ nest, but rash decisions will get clients stung

Whether SMSF members should move assets out of super to avoid the proposed $3 million super tax has stirred up...

25 July 2025 • By Keeli Cambourne

Regulation

IT company director to face court following $150k in alleged underpayments

A company director is facing the prospect of penalties from the Fair Work Ombudsman after allegedly underpaying...

24 July 2025 • By Emma Partis

Regulation

Convicted BAS agent has registration terminated for 5 years

After being convicted and sentenced to jail, Georgia Sellick has had her BAS agent registration terminated by the TPB.

24 July 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Div 296 unlikely to enter parliament in first sitting fortnight

The $3 million super tax bill may not make an appearance during the first two weeks of the new parliament, as the...

24 July 2025 • By Keith Ford

Business

46% of Aussie SMEs directly impacted by interest rate changes, MYOB reveals

The Reserve Bank’s recent decision to hold the cash rate steady rocked the small business community, with many set to...

24 July 2025 • By Imogen Wilson