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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.
Labor to discard franking credit proposal
In an interview with Sky News, Mr Albanese said Labor would not be taking the “same policy to the election” when queried about its proposal...
Most retirees fear outliving their savings: Research
The survey from peak body National Seniors Australia (NSA) and wealth group Challenger has discovered that most older Australians (53 per cent)...
IPA issues warning to employers doing the wrong thing
The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) has issued a warning to employers that the loophole, which has seen wage theft in relation to SG rules...
ATO updates disaster relief fund list
In response to a disaster, the Tax Office acknowledges that individuals, companies and organisations may wish to collect funds or make donations...
Division 7A advice for clients ‘currently next to impossible’
In the federal budget last year, the government announced that the start date for amendments to Division 7A would be deferred to 1 July 2020,...
Queensland director disqualified for tax indiscretions
ASIC has disqualified former Guvera director Darren Russel Herft, of Sanctuary Cove, Queensland, from managing corporations for a period of two...
Victorian government announces tax relief for bushfire victims
The Victorian government has announced that businesses, families, and individuals whose properties have been destroyed or substantially damaged...
ATO improves online services for agents
The ATO has said it has made a number of improvements to make it easier for tax professionals to view their clients' account in online services...
SMSFA seeks return of higher contribution cap for over 50s
In its submission for the 2019 federal budget, the association said the current concessional cap of $25,000 for all members was “restrictive” and...
Heffron urges ATO to democratise SG contribution treatment
In a recent blog post, Heffron chief executive Meg Heffron noted the regulator had recently released a practical compliance guide stating it...

















