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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.
Tax Office should have board, says IGT
In giving his final public address at the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) national congress in Sydney last week before his departure today,...
Four-fifths of clients in the dark on estate planning and super
Pitcher Partners superannuation expert Tracey Norris said that estate planning, particularly in relation to superannuation, continues to be very...
Methodical care needed with small biz CGT concessions: Tax expert
Tax Partner principal Tom Delany said that despite the expectation and pressure from small business clients to obtain the CGT concessions,...
Call for crackdown increases amid client loss
Speaking to Accountants Daily, Anderson Tax and Consulting director Debra Anderson said she has lost eight clients over the last two months...
Hundreds of SMSF ABNs cancelled following ATO surveillance
ATO assistant commissioner Dana Fleming said that as part of the ATO’s compliance program called “secure the front door”, the ATO applies an...
Improving compliance on tax deductions for work-related expenses
Recent unpublished ATO research has found that many taxpayers think it is wrong to over-claim work-related expenses and intend to do their best...
Why ASIC is putting a stop to ICOs
ASIC’s two key concerns – misleading and deceptive information in the materials used to market the ICOs and breaches of the financial services...
Company tax rate changes to create two-tier system and disincentive for growth
Last week Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the Coalition would move to fast-track tax relief for more than 3 million businesses, bringing in a...
The bookkeeping opportunity
Tread carefully. That is the one piece of advice that Lielette Calleja would offer bookkeepers and accountants looking to start working closer...
Working for a cause
Starting a not-for-profit (NFP) organisation often stems from a desire to make an impact in a community on an issue that an individual or group...
