Tax

Unregistered tax agent’s sham business collapses in court

The Federal Court has come down hard on a man accused of profiting from tax agent services despite not being registered.

15 May 2026 • By Naomi Neilson

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Business

Budget 2026 a mixed bag for SMEs

Numerous measures unveiled for small businesses in this week’s federal budget have been welcomed, whereas others are...

14 May 2026 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Technology

Multi-model validation: How Elfworks uses four AI models to de-risk Australian...

In the Australian accounting industry, artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from an interesting toy to a strategic...

14 May 2026 • By Elfworks

Tax

Key tax changes and measures from the 2026 federal budget

The major announcements from this year's federal budget and what they mean for accountants and their clients.

12 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Federal budget confirms major tax changes to trusts, CGT

The government has outlined the details of its proposed 30 per cent minimum tax on discretionary trusts, as well as...

12 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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

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

Business

Moore Global announces new international automotive, aviation, tax leaders

The global accounting network says the appointment of these three global leaders strengthens its international reach...

08 May 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

‘Revenue grab:’ practitioners slam 30% trust distribution tax

Tax professionals have warned the government against imposing a 30 per cent tax on trust distributions after media...

07 May 2026 • By Emma Partis

Tax

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