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Too soon to back AAT on Div 7A, accountants told

The recent decision on what constitutes a loan creates a dilemma for advisers who would be “brave” to buck the ATO’s...

10 November 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Financial advice regime leaves SMSFs out in the cold

The financial advice regime has failed to deliver guidance to SMSFs through its licensing rules and the Quality of...

03 November 2023 • By moneygps

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Women in Finance Podcast: The importance of showcasing diversity at all levels

Ahead of the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023, we’re catching up with some of the leading women in the...

03 November 2023 • By Liberty

Tax

How EV duty decision could run state taxes off the road

The recent High court decision denying Victoria’s distance charge on electric vehicles casts doubt on a whole raft of...

03 November 2023 • By Jeremy Makowski

Tax

Sole traders ‘miss out on $3.5bn in tax deductions’

More than four out of 10 fail to claim all of their business expenses, says one digital accounting services provider.

02 November 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Tax agents hit with ‘petty’ ATO list of old debts as little as 4c

UPDATED: Practitioners predict additional workloads as they seek to reconcile debts recently resurrected by the Tax...

01 November 2023 • By Christine Chen

Tax

Festive work parties must dance through an FBT ‘minefield’

H&R Block says many companies trip over the tax unawares as the ATO issues a seasonal reminder.

01 November 2023 • By Philip King

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‘Integrity issues’ prompt ATO to clarify rules for R&D incentive

Review claims by clients and voluntarily disclose errors, the Tax Office urges.

31 October 2023 • By Philip King