Tax

Treasury’s taxation of trusts consultation ends before it begins

Before adding yet another layer of complexity to an already convoluted area of tax law, Treasury should step back and...

17 July 2026 • By Matthew Burgess

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Voluntary liquidations likely to spike post-passage of CGT reforms, partner says

Continuing a business may not be worth increased administration costs and complexity associated with the reforms, and...

25 June 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Tax

Budget backflip on testamentary trusts not all that it seems

By confusing taxpayers into actively avoiding taking any estate planning steps until the proposals are finalised,...

23 June 2026 • By Matthew Burgess

Tax

‘Supporting your clients and the integrity of the system’: tax time tips

With tax time set to kick off in less than a fortnight, the ATO has some final words of advice for accounting...

18 June 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Tax

Unions, industry groups clash over tax reform at senate inquiry

Key stakeholders have pulled no punches at parliamentary hearings on the federal government’s proposed tax changes.

18 June 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Tax

CGT reform: is Australia penalising entrepreneurs?

Australia has always been about the idea of a fair go. The belief that someone can start with nothing, work hard, take...

11 June 2026 • By Deanne Firth, Tactical Super

Tax

The inherent complications of ‘rushed’ tax reform

CA ANZ and The Tax Institute have expressed reservations over the most significant change to the Australian tax system...

01 June 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Tax

The real blind spot in Australia’s trust debate

Reducing discretionary trusts to a “tax avoidance mechanism” ignores the economic reality of why these structures...

28 May 2026 • By Naz Randeria

Tax

SMEs to be hit hardest by new trust tax reforms

Australia’s proposed discretionary trust tax reforms could put a significant financial burden on small and family-run...

27 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Trust tax proposal built on ‘false assumption’: Pitcher Partners

The Albanese government’s 30 per cent minimum tax rate on discretionary trusts represents one of the most significant...

26 May 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Tax

2026 budget changes trigger triple taxation exposure for trust assets on death

It may be that, if the proposed changes are implemented as announced, the last remaining planning opportunity with...

20 May 2026 • By Matthew Burgess

Tax

Tax trust changes could spark further administrative burden: Corrs

Practitioners must watch closely for policy changes regarding the taxation of trusts, as any changes are likely to add...

15 May 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

‘The practical reform we’ve been advocating for’: CA ANZ, CPA welcome IAWO...

Industry bodies have welcomed the decision to make permanent instant asset write-offs for small businesses, which was...

12 May 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Business

WA state budget fails to deliver broad-based tax reform

The WA budget included targeted measures for housing but did not provide any meaningful relief or concessions for...

11 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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

Tax

Superannuation tax changes finally pass both houses

Legislation to reduce the tax concessions available to individuals with large superannuation balances has now been...

11 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

A tax lawyer’s take on needed tax changes in SA

Improving the efficiency and equity of South Australia’s tax framework will bring it up to par with more progressive...

25 February 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Business

Aussie SMEs desperate for payroll tax reform, relief

Small business advocacy bodies are using the pre-budget submission period to advocate for small businesses weathering...

04 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson