ATO interest charges soar to highest level since GFC

Tax • By Philip King

The general and shortfall rates for late tax payments rise for the eighth quarter in a row.

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Mid-tier firm launches investor starter pack

Technology • By Philip King

Hmh Advisory targets those who want guidance before committing to a full financial advice service.

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Revise standard contracts or risk millions in fines, ACCC warns

Profession • By Philip King

Unfair terms will be prohibited from November under changes to consumer law.

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Accounting software subs eligible for 20% bonus deduction

Tax • By Philip King

The ATO specifies ongoing subscriptions for accounting programs as qualifying for the technology investment boost.

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Specialist body aims to codify ‘pre-insolvency void’

Profession • By Philip King

The Association for Business Restructuring & Turnaround launches this week with the goal of setting standards and ...

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Tax debts ‘at double pre-pandemic levels, $1m common’

Tax • By Philip King

More businesses have tax liabilities and interest charges mount up quickly, specialist ATO negotiator Olga Koskie says

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Tassie aged care operator forced to back pay staff $6.9m

Profession • By Philip King

More than 1,700 staff were short-changed over seven years, with some now entitled to $100,000 or more.

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Side hustles run from home can trigger CGT, tax lawyer warns

Tax • By Philip King

Conducting a business at your main residence imperils the levy exemption when the house is sold.

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Grant Thornton names national head of risk consulting

Profession • By Philip King

After 16 years in the team, partner Jarrod Lean steps up at an “exciting time”.

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