TAX • By Carlos Tse

Government urged to consider de minimis threshold for CGT reforms: Pitcher Partners

Pitcher Partners has urged the government to lessen the compliance and complexity burden of its tax reforms for taxpayers, particularly privately controlled groups.

Thinktank says ‘it’s time to break up the big four’

The Australian Institute has argued that the scandal-ridden big four accounting firms should undergo a structural separation to address conflicts of interests.

PROFESSION • By Malavika Santhebennur

PwC CEO wins one last term in majority election

The Big Four firm has reappointed Kevin Burrowes as chief executive for a second and final term, following his win by majority partner vote.

PROFESSION • By Carlos Tse

ATO’s use of DPNs under review: Tax Ombudsman

In light of the 136 per cent increase year on year in DPNs issued by the ATO in 2024–25, and its findings in a 2025 review, the Tax Ombudsman has opened consultation for its review of the ATO’s use of DPNs.

PROFESSION • By Carlos Tse

‘This is not how good tax policy should be developed’: The Tax Institute slams tax reform process

With Treasury flagging that further tranches of legislation are needed for the CGT and negative gearing reforms, a submission argues this only increases uncertainty and costs to taxpayers.

PROFESSION • By Malavika Santhebennur

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