Tax

$1k standard deduction: tax simplicity, or a costly illusion?

While the federal government’s proposal may enhance pre-filled tax returns, a closer look at this policy reveals that,...

12 March 2026 • By Jenny Wong

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Regulation

ATO expands employment tax crackdown through random audits

The novel tactic involves “all-encompassing” reviews of businesses’ PAYG, FBT and superannuation obligations, mid-tier...

13 February 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

Unpacking the federal budget

With an election in mind, the Treasurer left structural reform of the tax system alone. Robyn Jacobson of the Tax...

08 April 2022 • By Robyn Jacobson

Tax

Taxpayers need protection from a change of course

If a longstanding approach by the Commissioner is overturned by a fresh interpretation of the law, conscientious...

26 March 2022 • By Mark Leibler

Tax

ATO flags focus areas for combating $33.5bn ‘tax gap’

The ATO says it will be focusing on accessing new third-party data, automating audit processes, increasing its access...

30 November 2021 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

SMEs reluctant to secure advice beyond tax and compliance: ScotPac

New research shows a marked increase among small and medium-sized businesses looking to restructure, though only 18...

03 June 2021 • By John Buckley

Tax

Tax and compliance must-knows from 2018

If 2018 taught us anything, it’s that no matter how far technology takes us, tax and compliance work will always be a...

04 January 2019

Tax

A CPA can help with more than just tax and compliance

Promoted by CPA Australia is partnering with its members in public practice to help them tell their story about how...

01 May 2018 • By CPA Australia