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Tax planning 101: when accountants fail to get the basics right for themselves

A recent Federal Court decision offers a stark warning for advisers and taxpayers alike, writes Matthew Burgess.

07 July 2026 • By Matthew Burgess

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Stepping through the new negative gearing and CGT method statements

Everything you knew about using negatively geared losses and calculating capital gains or losses is changing.

03 July 2026 • By Robyn Jacobson, NTAA

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Potential ATO data-matching prompts taxpayers to disclose FTDT liabilities early

One tax professional has warned that taxpayers must engage early with tax advisers to avoid GIC on their FTDT and...

03 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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‘Time to time’ objection allocation delays could be a resourcing issue, tax...

Backlogs for taxpayers waiting for a complaints officer could be as high as 7,000-strong, a tax lawyer said.

02 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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ATO audit recommends SME debt collection targets

Risk of small business tax debt “rising to unacceptable levels is out of tolerance”, according to an external audit of...

02 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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The end of lenient tax debt deals and what it means for your practice risk

The ATO's tougher stance on tax debt is forcing accountants to rethink how they advise struggling clients. As informal...

01 July 2026 • By Mackay Goodwin

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UPE liability risks remain despite ATO statement on Bendel, expert cautions

A tax specialist has warned practitioners to remain cautious following the ATO’s withdrawal of TD 2022/11 while...

01 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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Under the Hood: Leading with the 'accountability equation'

In this episode of Under the Hood, Accountants Daily journalist Carlos Tse is joined by Rob Pillans, founder of Planet...

30 June 2026 • By Robyn Tongol