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The real blind spot in Australia’s trust debate

Reducing discretionary trusts to a “tax avoidance mechanism” ignores the economic reality of why these structures...

28 May 2026 • By Naz Randeria

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PM to introduce CGT changes, instant tax deduction legislation tomorrow

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27 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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In this episode of Under The Hood, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Bec Argent, director of Argent Tax & Advisory,...

26 May 2026 • By Robyn Tongol

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Family trust election rules in urgent need of review, government told

The Tax Institute is calling for urgent reforms to the family trust election rules to address some of the issues...

24 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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ATO releases finalised guidance on deductions for holiday homes

The tax ruling and practical compliance guidelines outline the ATO's views on when expenses can be claimed for rental...

23 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Albo is not your new business partner: tax specialist dispels meme myths

Internet memes depicting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as a “business partner” with a 47 per cent stake in...

22 May 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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‘Collateral damage’: budget measure to exacerbate productivity lows: ACCI

The higher taxes imposed on discretionary trusts used by small businesses are causing a “double-whammy tax issue,” the...

22 May 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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Trust tax minimum killing bucket companies, causing small businesses to suffer

Accountants are not coming out as winners, but scapegoats at the hands of the government’s 30 per cent minimum tax on...

21 May 2026 • By Carlos Tse