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The 2026 global economy: nervously muddling through
The world economy enters 2026 in a nervous state. Volatility and cautious consumers are the norm, even though growth has proven surprisingly resilient.
ASIC issues JobKeeper notice and guidance
New JobKeeper obligations commenced on 14 September 2021, requiring all listed entities that received JobKeeper payments to give a notice to the...
Study finds that Australian businesses are paying $67m a month in avoidable merchant fees
The study by global payments consultancy CMSPI found that, in August, Australian retailers paid $67 million in avoidable merchant fees for...
Australia, get ready for higher interest rates
Despite the evidence, which shows inflation lifting to levels well above target, the reaction of central bankers and investors has so far been...
NSW government announces $100m skills package
The recovery package contains new funding to extend the successful JobTrainer program, hundreds of fully funded school-based apprenticeships and...
Work-from-home shortcut method extended
This will see taxpayers able to claim the 80 cents per hour temporary shortcut method to calculate working from home deductions. The ATO flagged...
ACCC chair warns Australian economy is under threat from competition issues
Mr Sims said there were three main competition issues that needed to be addressed: merger law reform, the need to prove the future in competition...
Small businesses urged to participate in consultation on new trusts laws
The consultation paper released last week explores ways to clarify how trusts, which are commonly used by small businesses, are treated under...
Significant spike in number of advisers using HUB24
On Thursday, the investment platform released its September quarter FY22 results, which have shown a gradual rise since last year. Read more at...
Navigating arising pitfalls that can impact the full commutation strategy for pensions
In a recent blog update, Heffron managing director Meg Heffron said that there will always be times when an SMSF might consider a full...
Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman backs tax report
Bruce Billson said on Thursday (14 October) that he strongly backed a call from the Inspector-General of Taxation for the Australian Taxation...
