Business

Lawyer questions whether government wants tax reform feedback

Rushed legislation and short consultation windows for the tax system overhaul have one lawyer wondering whether the...

23 September 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

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Business

‘A lot more work and headaches’: small practitioner blasts trust tax reforms

The proposed discretionary trust tax changes will burden small practitioners with significant costs that they may not...

15 September 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Tax

Federal Court backs ATO on tax residency dispute

A taxpayer’s residency status has been upheld by the Federal Court in a case that scrutinised the application of the...

10 September 2026 • By Naomi Neilson

Technology

The time-poor accountant’s guide to connecting with clients

Accountants will need to reclaim their time amid mounting workload demands if they want to keep their clients happy.

03 September 2026 • By Naomi Neilson

Business

Concern, confusion skyrocket among accountants post-budget

A new survey has laid bare the level of concern accountants have about the compliance headaches the federal budget...

18 August 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Tax

2026 budget signals fundamental shift in wealth strategy

The federal budget 2026 may ultimately be remembered as one of the most significant turning points in Australian...

21 May 2026 • By Altus Financial

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

Technology

AI has become a compliance ally for accountants

Professional services sectors are defined by accuracy and timeliness, and accounting professionals are under constant...

06 October 2025 • By Accountants Daily

Tax

Law group on hook for $255k in tax debts

A solicitor has sued a law group and its director after he was hit with penalty notices for over $255,000 in tax debts.

21 July 2025 • By Naomi Neilson

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