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Over 500 sign accountant's petition against CGT, discretionary trust tax changes

Over 500 signatories have backed a petition opposing the government’s changes to CGT and discretionary trusts, and its...

08 June 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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Family court continues attack on testamentary trusts following budget death tax

As debate about the stealth-style death tax imposed on testamentary trusts by the 2026 budget continues, a recent...

04 June 2026 • By Matthew Burgess, View Legal

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ATO puts 'dodgy donors' on notice over barter credit tax scheme

The Tax Office has warned the community to steer clear of a tax scheme involving barter credits which is currently...

03 June 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Escaping CGT is not simple, says partner

Following the federal budget’s upending of the capital gains discount, a tax partner has reflected on the potential...

02 June 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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The inherent complications of ‘rushed’ tax reform

CA ANZ and The Tax Institute have expressed reservations over the most significant change to the Australian tax system...

01 June 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

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Trust tax changes to unfairly penalise vulnerable beneficiaries

The proposed minimum tax for trusts will impose harsh tax penalties on beneficiaries of testamentary discretionary...

31 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Labor’s tax changes to be scrutinised by Senate inquiry

The bill to implement the capital gains tax and negative gearing changes will be examined by a Senate inquiry after...

29 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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ATO announces tax time changes for TPAR data

Amounts reported to the ATO through the taxable payments annual report will now be pre-filled in the tax returns of...

28 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee