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Cut CGT to 25% to make housing more affordable, unions say

A reduction in the capital gains tax discount could go a long way towards addressing the housing affordability crisis,...

04 February 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

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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

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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

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‘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

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Advisory Advantage: Turning New Year clarity into strategic action

This month on Advisory Advantage, Brent and Imogen sit down to chat about the ‘clarity window’ and the crucial timing...

27 January 2026 • By Noemie Veñegas

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‘Disgraceful speed run’: Div 296 consultation period come and gone in a flash

Among the Division 296 debacle currently flooding the industry, professional bodies providing submissions are raising...

27 January 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

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Who gets a GIC remission?: ATO releases case studies to clarify relief...

Bereavement, illness and natural disasters are worthy reasons to get a GIC remission from the ATO, while general...

23 January 2026 • By Emma Partis

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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