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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.
New contribution opportunities for trustees in 2020
The dealer group’s chief executive, Mark Stephen, told SMSF Adviser that the combination of the carry-forward rules, which were available for the...
SG loophole changes come into force
In a statement released on Wednesday, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg confirmed that the measures, which passed Parliament in October last year, had...
Auditor-General questions ATO tax avoidance taskforce effectiveness
The Australian National Audit Office’s (ANAO) performance audit report has found that the ATO cannot conclusively demonstrate that the Tax...
Time running out for 2019 budget changes
SuperConcepts general manager of technical services and education, Peter Burgess, told SMSF Adviser that clients approaching their 65th birthday...
New individual residency rules put forward by Board of Taxation
The government has finally released the Board of Taxation’s proposed new individual residency rules after it was completed and delivered to the...
ATO outlines super priorities for new year
In a recent statement published to the ATO website, ATO deputy commissioner James O’Halloran said the regulator would keep an eye on ensuring the...
Open banking reforms delayed as security tests drag on
In a disappointing development for fintech firms, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission pushed back the start date for the...
Tax Office insurance data haul to capture ‘ordinary’ taxpayers
Last week, the Tax Office announced it would request to receive a further five years’ worth of policy information from over 30 insurance...
ATO says multinationals disputing billions in tax bills amid crackdown on profit shifting
The ATO said 142 companies had assessments raised against them during the 2019 financial year, to the value of $1.9 billion. Read more at the...
Single small business definition called for in Board of Taxation review
The government has finally released the Board of Taxation’s review of small business tax concessions after it was completed and delivered to the...
