ATO likely to face difficulties in appealing Bendel decision, says law firm

Miranda Brownlee | 21 February 2025

The Commissioner may seek special leave to appeal the Bendel decision but would face an "uphill battle" following a ...

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Gen X, Millennials driving SMSF growth

Keeli Cambourne | 21 February 2025

Generation X and Millennials are driving the establishment of new SMSFs, according to the latest data from Class.

Commissioner flags ‘heightened risk behaviours’ with SMSFs as sector grows

Imogen Wilson | 21 February 2025

The ATO has outlined concerns about the use of sophisticated arrangements to facilitate the illegal early release of ...

‘Proportionate response’ needed on consulting firm inquiries, cautions IPA

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29 February 2024

Miranda Brownlee

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The government must avoid punishing hardworking accountants doing the right thing with recommendations made as part of the consulting firm inquiries, the association warns.

Gen X, Millennials driving SMSF growth

Commissioner flags ‘heightened risk behaviours’ with SMSFs as sector grows

Boundaries the key to long term business success, says SME owner

Tribunal rules against tax agent in recent PAYG withholding case

Future of Work report ‘unbalanced and impractical’: ACCI, BCA

Anti-money laundering rules ‘inflexible’ for sole practitioners, small firms