TOPIC
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.
ATO issues warning to taxpayers concealing foreign income
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released a notice warning taxpayers to be honest about their foreign income. The new taxpayer alert, TA...
Sustainable tax conditions only way forward: OECD
Despite an inevitable contraction of the Australian economy in the third quarter of the calendar year, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation...
NSW pushes ahead with JobSaver retest amid compliance talks
The development comes after the NSW government abruptly announced plans last Friday to require businesses to reaffirm their decline in turnover...
ATO fires warning shots on cryptocurrency cost base, record-keeping
Speaking at a cryptocurrency forum hosted by the Knowledge Shop on Tuesday, ATO assistant commissioner Adam O'Grady stressed the importance of...
M&A deals flourish as COVID-19 loses shock factor
New research conducted by HLB Mann Judd shows 1,207 M&A deals were brought over the line in the 2021 financial year, up on the 1,191 the year...
ASIC reveals how it will police DDO obligations ahead of October start
New product design and distribution obligations come into force from 5 October 2021, requiring firms to design financial products to meet the...
Businesses ‘blindsided’ by new JobSaver rules
The announcement comes after Service NSW informed businesses on Friday (10 September) that they would be required to reaffirm their decline in...
SMSFs warned on managing changing ATO processes for fund establishment and compliance
In a recent update, Smarter SMSF Aaron Dunn said that over the past 12-18 months there has been a heightened level of interest in establishing...
Unemployment at 9.5% in August as lockdowns squeeze labour
Ongoing lockdowns in NSW and Victoria in August have made their presence felt in the new unemployment figures. The latest data released by Roy...
Victoria grants tax relief post-bushfire crisis
Land tax will also be waived on eligible properties that are being used to provide free accommodation for people in need. Read more at...
