Tax

Lawyer with alleged $2m tax debt fights to keep practising certificate

A Victorian lawyer who allegedly owes $2.6 million in tax, plus the $190,000 owed by his law firm, has failed to stay...

05 November 2025 • By Naomi Neilson

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Taxpayer’s fight with the ATO highlights ‘systemic’ issues with automated...

A taxpayer’s legal battle with tax authorities has sparked a review into “systemic issues” with the ATO’s use of...

30 October 2025 • By Emma Partis

Tax

The Tax Institute calls for ‘tax simplification’ in BoT red tape review

Following the launch of the Board of Taxation’s red tape reduction review, The Tax Institute has weighed in with...

30 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Board of Taxation opens consultation for red tape review

The Board of Taxation has launched a ‘red tape reduction review’ and is seeking stakeholder feedback until mid-December.

29 October 2025 • By Emma Partis

Tax

Payday Super, Div 296 changes to revive tax landscape activity

The introduction of Payday Super to Parliament and the backflip changes on Division 296 have reinvigorated the...

24 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Can Do Accounting, no more: Tax agent terminated by TPB

Can Do Accounting’s tax agent has been terminated by the TPB for “serious breaches” of the Professional Code of Conduct.

23 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Tax agent speaks out after ATO denied hospitalised client’s lodgment deferral...

A tax practitioner has spoken out after the ATO denied her tax deferral request for a client who was hospitalised and...

22 October 2025 • By Emma Partis

Tax

ACT payroll tax change set to create complexity, CA ANZ warns

Accountants are increasingly open about the complexities and frustrations surrounding payroll tax and the differences...

22 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Sussan Ley pledges to cut government spending, personal income taxes

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has outlined the Coalition’s economic plan pledging to reduce personal income taxes,...

21 October 2025 • By Emma Partis

Tax

A lesson in ignoring good tax principles

Even staunch opponents of the proposed changes to Division 296 did not begrudge the government’s attempt to reduce the...

21 October 2025 • By Tony Greco, IPA

Tax

Accountants, industry bodies rally behind Tax Ombudsman's ATO service review

Following on from the release of the Tax Ombudsman’s review into the ATO’s tax agent service, industry members and...

21 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Jailed property developer fails to overturn million-dollar tax debt

A property developer has failed to overturn a garnishee notice and a million-dollar tax debt, while serving a 10-year...

20 October 2025 • By Emma Partis

Tax

NTAA offers feedback on Tax Ombudsman’s ATO GIC remission review

Drawing from its member feedback, the National Tax and Accountants’ Association has provided input on the Tax...

17 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

‘Overwhelmed, disappointed’: Tax Ombudsman slams ATO tax agent service

Tax agents are increasingly dissatisfied with the ATO, its poor service, and “strained relationships”, the Tax...

16 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

The Tax Institute ‘pleased’ with ATO’s review of taxpayer relief provisions

Following the Tax Office’s changes to the tax treatment of GIC and SIC, The Tax Institute is welcoming its route to...

16 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Altered super tax proposal brings ‘waves of relief’ for professionals

The government’s surprise amendments to the proposed super tax have been welcomed with open arms by the accounting and...

15 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

‘Common sense’: Government bows to super tax pressure

After countless months of debate against the government's proposed Div 296 tax, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled...

14 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Net cash flow tax: What is it and what will it mean for SMEs?

As differing opinions circulate at the top end of town about the potential impacts of a net cash flow tax, its effect...

14 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson