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$1k standard deduction to free up ATO’s resources, says H&R Block

Labor’s proposed $1,000 standard deduction looks set to proceed following the party's win in the federal election.

07 May 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Shaw decision warrants review of ATO’s approach to meal expenses: IFPA

The Commissioner may need to revise the ATO’s administrative approach to claims for meal expenses by long-distance...

04 May 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Accounting industry awaits federal election outcome

The result of tomorrow's election will determine the fate of a range of tax measures announced by both major parties.

02 May 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Where did the fiscal discipline go?

Sweeteners, sugar hits, vote magnets, wallet fillers – however you describe election campaign promises, one thing is...

01 May 2025 • By Chris Freeland, CPA Australia

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Making sense of the election policies

This election’s tax and superannuation policies explained.

01 May 2025 • By Robyn Jacobson, The Tax Institute

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$95bn loss predicted to Australian economy if Div 296 passes: analysis

Analysis from one of the country’s biggest asset management firms has revealed a “deadweight loss” of $94.5 billion to...

01 May 2025 • By Keeli Cambourne

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‘Boring’ tax education demands entertainment makeover, says tax expert

There is an urgent need for entertaining and engaging education within the tax learning and development space, the...

01 May 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

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Labor urged to match Coalition’s Tech Booster deduction

Support for small business digitisation should remain a bipartisan policy, Intuit Australia has said.

30 April 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee