Tax

Payroll tax pushing Victorian GPs to ‘breaking point,’ RACGP says

The Royal Australian College of GPs says Victorian GPs should be exempt from payroll tax to support the sustainability...

08 May 2026 • By Emma Partis

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Joint bodies flag potential issues with instant tax deduction bill

The removal of simplified substantiation provisions under the proposed $1,000 standard deduction policy will increase...

05 May 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

Tax takeaways from Chalmers’ pre-budget interview blitz

In a recent media blitz, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has emphasised intergenerational fairness as a key priority in any tax...

04 May 2026 • By Emma Partis

Regulation

'Unacceptable risk': The Tax Institute raises major concerns with proposed...

The proposed framework for the TPB's interim suspension powers could lead to unjust or disproportionate outcomes for...

01 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Whistleblowers, Div 7A, and Payday Super: NTAA’s tax policy wishlist

The National Tax and Accountants’ Association has called for regulatory reform and clarity for tax practitioners in...

30 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Tax

Tax Office warns taxpayers on dangers of relying on AI tax advice

The ATO has cautioned Australians to be wary of information from third-party sources, such as AI platforms and...

30 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Super tax changes and SMSFs

After much debate and uncertainty, the government’s Division 296 tax rules – popularly known as the “$3 million super...

28 April 2026 • By Mitchell Markwick, HLB Mann Judd

Tax

Government unveils $1k instant tax deduction policy

The government plans to offer workers an instant $1,000 tax deduction for work-related expenses from the 2026–27...

21 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Business

Ignored messages, delays causing major frustration with OSfA: The Tax Institute

The Tax Office must expand its agent recognition framework to reflect modern practice and improve its communication...

20 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Adelaide CA suspended for 4 years after tax return failures

A chartered accountant has been suspended from CA ANZ after a colleague raised concerns about her handling of four...

16 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Tax

Director found in contempt of court after clash with deputy taxation...

The sole director of three development companies has been found in contempt of court after he ignored freezing orders...

15 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Business

Accounting firms must prioritise succession planning to mitigate tax risks: NAB

Accounting firms should make succession planning for their own firms a bigger strategic focus this year, with the ATO...

14 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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

Technology

IPA calls for ATO to expand call verification feature to tax agents

The accounting body says the ATO's new verify call feature offers critical protection for taxpayers, but has urged the...

10 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

ATO to adopt 'more explicit and consistent' approach on tax debt interest

The Tax Office says it has been "overly concessional" in relation to interest remission for tax debts, with too many...

09 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

‘A real win-win:’ Tax Ombudsman previews early findings of OSfA review

Speaking to Accountants Daily, Tax Ombudsman Ruth Owen has given a preview of her recently-launched review into the...

09 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Business

Tax Office dispels common myths about Payday Super

Many employers are underestimating the preparations needed for the new regime and incorrectly assuming there is...

09 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Qld boutique firm retrenches junior accountants while in $200k tax debt

Two junior accountants who had to undertake reception duties were made redundant by a boutique firm that owed the Tax...

08 April 2026 • By Carlos Tse