Tax

Government urged to revise $6m maximum net asset value with CGT reforms

The CGT exemptions announced by the government as part of its reforms are welcome news, but they ignore one critical...

24 June 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

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Business

Third-party notices frustrating accountants

According to one company chairman, who said it has been happening for 20 years, ASIC has issued a warning for business...

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

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

Super

ATO urges Payday Super action as deadline looms

While compliance is anticipated to be marginally relaxed during its first year, anticipating changes now will lessen...

26 May 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Tax

Trust tax minimum killing bucket companies, causing small businesses to suffer

Accountants are not coming out as winners, but scapegoats at the hands of the government’s 30 per cent minimum tax on...

21 May 2026 • By Naomi Neilson

Tax

The IAWO: a blind spot, or wilful ignorance?

SMEs adopting AI tools are being left behind in favour of physical assets despite the changing productivity landscape,...

21 May 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Tax

Budget shortchanges new investors and young Australians, CPA Australia says

Mum-and-dad investors, young Australians and small businesses have lost out in the 2025-26 federal budget, Australia’s...

14 May 2026 • By Naomi Neilson

Business

Budget 2026 a mixed bag for SMEs

Numerous measures unveiled for small businesses in this week’s federal budget have been welcomed, whereas others are...

14 May 2026 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Technology

The AI confidence gap holding Australian small businesses back

Australia’s 2.59 million small businesses are the engine room of the economy. When they use AI well, they grow faster,...

12 May 2026 • By Suzy Nicoletti

Business

Small businesses navigating 'complex environment' of rising costs,...

Accountants and other financial professionals can play a critical role in helping businesses respond to the...

01 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

Getting the foundations right for responsible AI in small businesses

AI is evolving faster than many small businesses’ governance frameworks, reinforcing the need for clear, practical...

15 April 2026 • By Julian Vido, AI Safety Lead, MYOB

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

Business

Australia overdue for productivity reform: CPA

Compounded by the Middle East crisis and structural challenges, Australia is desperate for government intervention to...

08 April 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Business

Flexible GIC remission could ease pressure on small business: CA ANZ

The professional body has welcomed a commitment by the ATO to explore whether interest could be fully or partially...

22 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

'Clock is ticking' on Payday Super, ATO warns small businesses

Small businesses should start planning their cash flow and prepare for the closure of the Small Business Super...

10 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Aussie SMEs full of ambition, confidence, and optimism, but lacking critical...

An increasing ‘advice gap’, particularly for regional businesses, could have flow-on economic consequences, new...

05 March 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Super

Prospa flags Payday Super, cash flow as major SME challenges

Limited cash reserves, compliance changes and uncertainty about EOFY investment decisions are the key and immediate...

03 March 2026 • By Amelia McNamara