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

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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

Business

$20k in compensation won after worker was made redundant for exposing tax debt

A worker who uncovered $250,000 in company tax debt was made redundant by her insolvent employer despite winning...

07 April 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Tax agent loses TPB registration following tax evasion, illegal wage kickback...

The Tax Practitioners Board has revoked a Melbourne accountant’s tax agent registration after he evaded taxes and...

31 March 2026 • By Emma Partis

Tax

Treasury reveals Board of Taxation, TPB chair appointments

Treasury has appointed KPMG partner David Bradbury to chair the Board of Taxation and reappointed Peter de Cure to...

30 March 2026 • By Emma Partis

Super

IPA flags potential trap with transitional rule for payday super

Businesses should be aware that the transitional rules for the start of payday super could result in unintentional...

30 March 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Regulation

TPB releases draft guidance on use of AI by tax practitioners

The regulator has released a draft information sheet to help tax practitioners understand their obligations in...

25 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

ATO flags trust reporting changes for tax time

The ATO will make changes to the reporting requirements for trust tax returns as part of the expansion of the...

25 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

Cloudoffis reveals AI-powered workpapers platform

The new platform is designed to standardise workflows, strengthen compliance and improve efficiency across practices,...

18 March 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Tax

Under the Hood: Inside Australia’s political ‘tax wars’

This week on UTH, Emma is joined by Grant Thornton’s national head of technical tax, David Montani, to chat about his...

17 March 2026 • By Robyn Tongol