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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.
ATO movement sparks audit, reviews concern
Speaking to Accountants Daily, RMS senior manager Tracey Dunn said recent Tax Office activity and the introduction of new regulatory measures...
IPA responds to upcoming TPB consumer price adjustment
The application fee to register or renew as a tax agent, BAS agent or tax adviser is subject to a consumer price index (CPI) adjustment on 1...
Major bank announces partnership to enhance tax reporting capability
NAB Asset Servicing (NAS) has partnered with global financial technology provider GBST’s TaxIntell platform to implement a market-first digital...
Selling a franchise business ‘more complex’
That is the cautionary tale being offered by Helen Kay, a partner at Creevey Russell Lawyers. And, she said, it is important for all franchisees...
ATO wants to hold on to lifestyle assets data for longer
In 2016, the Tax Office was granted exemption by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) to retain data from insurance...
ASIC secures sentence against shadow director
Ms Soutsakhorn Chanthabouly (known as Nicole Khammenathy) of Carnes Hill, NSW, has been convicted and sentenced after pleading guilty to charges...
ASIC amends relief conditions for superannuation and retirement calculators
ASIC's latest amendments, which require superannuation and retirement calculator providers to adjust for inflation in estimates, will commence on...
Government pushed on stocktake of unenacted tax measures
Speaking on an Accountants Daily webcast, Thomson Reuters tax consultant Terry Hayes said it was imperative that the government provide...
TPB, ATO recoup millions in revenue
Last year, in collaboration with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), the TPB commenced action on thousands of tax practitioners who had fallen...
ATO sets sights on ironing out false laundry claims
The Australian Taxation Office has said it will target false clothing and laundry work-related expense claims this tax time. Although many...
