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Budget backflip on testamentary trusts not all that it seems

By confusing taxpayers into actively avoiding taking any estate planning steps until the proposals are finalised,...

23 June 2026 • By Matthew Burgess

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Latest tax tweaks inadequate for start-ups, accounting bodies say

While the government’s tax change announcement was welcomed, accounting bodies are disappointed by the lack of...

19 June 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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Labor changes course on trust changes, CGT concessions, increased turnover...

The prime minister and treasurer have made changes to previously announced budget measures, with new tax concessions...

18 June 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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‘Supporting your clients and the integrity of the system’: tax time tips

With tax time set to kick off in less than a fortnight, the ATO has some final words of advice for accounting...

18 June 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

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Unions, industry groups clash over tax reform at senate inquiry

Key stakeholders have pulled no punches at parliamentary hearings on the federal government’s proposed tax changes.

18 June 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

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Valuation requirements for CGT changes to 'completely swamp' industry, IPA warns

CGT changes could lead to a significant increase in workloads for accounting professionals due to the valuation and...

17 June 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Under the Hood: Why you should care about the latest property tax changes

In this episode of Under the Hood, Accountants Daily journalist Carlos Tse is joined by Lee-Ann Hayes, head of...

16 June 2026 • By Robyn Tongol

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Bendel: the blueprint for a ‘devastating attack’

The Bendel case has paved the way for the Tax Office to win the war after losing this battle in the High Court, one...

16 June 2026 • By Carlos Tse