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Lessons from the landmark Cheung case

The recent decision, Cheung v Commissioner of Taxation, reaffirms the principle that familial gifts, when...

12 December 2024 • By John Jeffreys, John Jeffreys Tax

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Section 109RB not a get out of jail free card: ATO

The Tax Office has urged agents to fix Division 7A mistakes swiftly instead of assuming they will be excused by the...

09 December 2024 • By Christine Chen

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The road ahead for tax reform

Allegra Spender is aiming to tackle the tax reform issue head-on with the release of her Tax Green Paper, but will tax...

06 December 2024 • By John Jeffreys, John Jeffreys Tax

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Investors reminded on looming capital gains withholding changes

The Tax Office has reminded foreign investors and Australian residents to be aware of upcoming changes to the foreign...

06 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

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GST a critical lever in tax reform approach: Allegra Spender

A review of GST must form part of any major tax reform approach by the government despite the potential political...

05 December 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Vanuatuan matriarch’s $33m sent to brother not taxable, court rules

The ATO has failed to show a Vanuatuan supermarket chain owner's transfers to family members in Australia were...

04 December 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Small business laments deferral of instant asset write-off measure: COSBOA

The deferral of the instant asset write-off measure till next year has again left small businesses in an uncertain...

30 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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ATO reveals small business hit list to combat tax debt

The Tax Office hopes shedding light on its enforcement priorities will improve taxpayer compliance.

29 November 2024 • By Christine Chen