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Tax Institute urges government to scrap Div 296, review NALI

The government should not proceed to enact Division 296 in its current form, the Tax Institute has said.

TAX • Sun, 15 Jun 2025

Trustees should review trust deeds to avoid breaches at EOFY: legal specialist

SMSF trustees should carefully review their trust deeds and ensure adherence with current trust laws before 30 June to avoid breaches, penalties, or adverse tax ...

TAX • Tue, 10 Jun 2025

Treasurer’s claims about Div 296 ‘farcical’, industry bodies say

The SMSF Association has said the Treasurer’s comments that no alternative to the $3 million super tax had been put forward are “farcical”.

TAX • Sun, 08 Jun 2025

Finalists revealed for Australian Accounting Awards 2025

Accounting Times’ sister brand, Accountants Daily, has unveiled over 300 finalists for this year’s Australian Accounting Awards.

PROFESSION • Thu, 05 Jun 2025

SMSFA encouraged by talk of a deal over super tax

The SMSF Association has called reports the government is open to making changes to the proposed $3 million super tax “encouraging”.

TAX • Wed, 04 Jun 2025

AI regulation must avoid ‘strangling’ innovation, says report

A new business report has sought to outline a national blueprint that would bolster Australia as a global AI leader, focusing on the importance of effective regulation ...

TECHNOLOGY • Mon, 02 Jun 2025

Div 296 to impose 'widow's tax' on women in later life, warns CA ANZ CEO

The professional body says Division 296 tax will have unfair tax implications for surviving spouses receiving an inheritance.

PROFESSION • Thu, 29 May 2025

Accounting firms should build AML/CTF program 'sooner rather than later’: Holding Redlich

A law firm partner says accounting firms should begin preparations for the upcoming changes to the AML-CTF program to ensure any issues can be ironed out.

PROFESSION • Wed, 28 May 2025

Advice, accounting associations release tax deductibility of financial advice fees guidance

The FAAA has released a guide for the financial planning and accounting communities that contains practical guidance about claiming a tax deduction for financial ...

TAX • Tue, 27 May 2025