Tax

Tax Ombudsman hands down GIC remission review findings

The Tax Ombudsman has handed down her review into the ATO’s GIC remission processes, revealing widespread taxpayer...

02 March 2026 • By Emma Partis

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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

Tax

Can the ATO settle a tax dispute and ignore the settlement?

The Full Federal Court says yes. Here is why every practitioner advising on ATO settlements needs to understand...

19 February 2026 • By Arda Ahmed, Tax Lawyer

Tax

Tax Institute calls for greater clarity in ATO rental property tax guidance

In a submission regarding the ATO’s freshly updated guidance on rental property tax deductions, The Tax Institute has...

18 February 2026 • By Emma Partis

Tax

Winding-up case against alleged $14m tax avoidance scheme gets green light

A liquidator has been given the green light to proceed with winding-up claims against 26 individuals and companies...

16 February 2026 • By Emma Partis

Tax

Cross-Border Tax Risk: Five ATO Pressure Points to Watch in 2026

While cross-border lifestyles are increasingly common, Australia’s tax rules for expatriates remain highly technical...

12 February 2026 • By Nika Widanage, FCPA, Managing Partner, AIM S Australia Pty Ltd

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Aussie philanthropists missing out on massive tax breaks

Despite Australia having one of the most generous tax systems for philanthropy, data has shown that over half of the...

10 February 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Tax

Tax Office imposes death tax on family homes by stealth

The Tax Office has released Draft TD 2026/D1 – Income tax: deceased estates – meaning of 'right to occupy the dwelling...

10 February 2026 • By Matthew Burgess, View Legal

Tax

‘Brace yourselves’: Imminent holiday home tax changes on the horizon

Following the ATO’s “out of the blue” holiday home deduction announcement late last year, the IPA has called for...

09 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

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

Tax

‘Be realistic’: CA ANZ doubles down on tax reform, talent shortage calls

With the 2026–27 federal budget just months away from being revealed, the accounting community is gearing up to sing...

03 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Social media tax scam turns tyre fitter into ‘reckless’ fraudster

A tyre fitter has found himself in hot water for falling victim to a spruiked social media 'tax loophole', landing him...

30 January 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Government to address Payday Super snag that has tax agents worried

The government says it’s aware of a Payday Super implementation snag that could see workers inadvertently breaching...

30 January 2026 • By Emma Partis

Business

Alleged ‘shadow director’ of failing accounting firms to fight ban

A Melbourne man allegedly behind the failure of several law and accounting firms has won a bid for documents to assist...

28 January 2026 • By Naomi Neilson

Tax

‘Another box-ticking exercise’: CPA, tax lawyer warn of new ATO GIC remission...

The ATO is changing its approach to penalty remission requests to allow for transparency, yet industry professionals...

28 January 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Taxing the ‘fridge ciggy’: WHO pushes for ‘sugar tax’ on soft drinks

With the trend of the “fridge cigarette” picking up momentum on social media, the World Health Organisation is calling...

23 January 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Grant Thornton offers more context following ATO property tax alert

Following an ATO tax alert on contrived property arrangements, a Grant Thornton tax partner has provided additional...

22 January 2026 • By Emma Partis

Tax

‘Warning shot’: Experts react to ATO property development tax alert

Tax experts have called the ATO’s recent tax alert signalling a crackdown on contrived property arrangements a...

20 January 2026 • By Emma Partis