Research and Commentary 2021 Budget snapshot May 24, 2021 This year’s Budget was dominated by spending measures directed toward social programs, with only a few, very specific, tax changes. Read more
Audit Section 100A: why so much attention? May 5, 2021 One of the areas of particular interest to the ATO is s 100 of the ITAA 1936. This article looks at what s 100 is, why it has garnered significant attention in recent years, and respective guidance for tax advisors. Read more
Practice and Advisory Casual employment reforms passed in pared-back Fair Work Amendment Act April 7, 2021 The Federal Government passed legislation on 22 March 2021, amending the Fair Work Act 2009 specifically in relation to casual employment. Read more
ATO Practical compliance guidelines for employee travel: Practically perfect? April 7, 2021 This article considers whether the ATO’s Practical compliance guideline for employee travel is the silver bullet employers were seeking. Read more
ATO Voluntary JobKeeper repayments – deductible? The ATO response April 7, 2021 In response to the decision by some prominent Australian businesses to return their JobKeeper payments, the ATO says that a voluntary repayment will be deductible “in limited circumstances”. Read more
Tax Legislation Legislation 2021 – What remains before parliament? February 1, 2021 Explore which bills have been introduced in the Australian Parliament but are yet to be passed. Read more
Risk and Compliance Tax scams and money laundering … why accountancy services are so attractive to criminals and how COVID-19 is highlighting this once again December 17, 2020 Tax scams and money laundering: what accountancy firms can and should do to combat crime. Read more
Practice and Advisory JobMaker Hiring Credit now open – What do employers need to know? December 17, 2020 Now that the JobMaker Hiring Credit is open, there are a number of criteria that employers and employees must meet in order for the credit to be payable. Read more
Research and Commentary The accounting skills most in-demand post-pandemic November 24, 2020 The pandemic has changed how we work – and where we work from. How much will it change demand for key accounting skills? Three experts weigh in. Read more
Research and Commentary NSW Budget: Overview of proposed property tax November 19, 2020 As part of the NSW Budget, the Treasurer announced a proposal to introduce a property tax regime that would provide taxpayers with a choice between paying a known amount of stamp duty at the time of purchase of a property, or an annual property tax charge. Read more