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TPB obtains default judgment against tax agent for non-compliance Following a tax agent’s non-compliance with court orders to file a notice of address for service and a statement in response, the Federal Court has now given default judgment against him...

The Government is seeking public consultation on draft legislation designed to prevent convicted child sexual abusers from hiding their assets in superannuation to avoid paying compensation to their victims. The draft legislation will enable victims and survivors of child sexual abuse to...

PCG: Application of Pt IVA to personal services businesses income The ATO has released Practical Compliance Guideline PCG 2025/5: Personal services businesses and Part IVA of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936. It provides guidance on the ATOs compliance approach to the application of...

2025 Australian Financial Industry Award winners announced A full house at The Fullerton Sydney on Friday as we crowned the 2025 Australian Financial Industry Award winners. Hundreds of practitioners, partners and media joined us to celebrate excellence across tax, accounting, superannuation...

Welcome to the October edition of our client newsletter. This month, we bring you a selection of timely and practical articles covering key updates in tax and superannuation – all designed to keep you informed, confident, and in control of...

Welcome to the September edition of our client newsletter. Each month, we bring you a selection of timely and practical articles covering tax, superannuation, and financial planning – helping you stay informed and in control. Here’s what’s inside this month’s issue:...

Welcome to this month’s client newsletter. We’ve curated a selection of timely articles covering key developments in tax, superannuation, and financial planning – all designed to keep you informed and in control. Unlocking savings – your guide to Government concession...

As part of our commitment to keeping you informed throughout the financial year, we are pleased to provide a complete collection of our monthly newsletters and additional bonus articles from the 2025 financial year. These newsletters contain essential insights, updates...

In this edition, we’ve rounded up a range of helpful updates to keep you informed as we head into the new financial year. Working from home and occupancy costs – We look at a recent decision involving working from home expenses...

In this edition, we’ve pulled together some key updates and practical tips to help you stay ahead with your tax and super planning as we head towards 30 June and beyond. 1. Get on the front foot for your 2024-25...

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