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  1. Lockdown support unlocks eligibility and implementation questions

    The support measures announced today by the Federal and NSW Governments are welcomed with accountants ready to swing into action to get cash into the hands of struggling business owners, says...

  2. "Talk to my accountant": How to avoid becoming a victim of tax fraud

    Accountants are warning Australians to be on alert for tax scams as they work through their end of year tax returns this month. The ACCC reported Australians lost $851 million to scammers capitalising...

  3. New tax report provides glimpse into Australia’s rising tax debt

    The Inspector General of Taxation (IGOT) report released today provides much-needed granular insights into Australia’s tax debt with tax debt levels expected to rise even further due to the...

  4. Six tax tips to get the biggest cheque or smallest tax bill in 2021

    It is the first week of June and that means tax time is just around the corner, and the good news is that there are still some things you can do right now with your accountant to get tax time ready. "...

  5. Tax bill may await nomadic NZ home owners

    Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) warns New Zealand Government’s latest housing tax changes contain a number of new traps for owners whose circumstances are less certain...

  6. Australian Federal Budget 2021-22 - Banking on an economic comeback to address urgent social issues

    The pre-election 2021 Budget reframes the Government’s economic credentials, outlining a plan to invest rather than reform, says Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)...

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  7. CA ANZ Checklist for small business impacted by floods

    The rain may have eased but many small businesses are facing periods of closure due to flood damage, clean ups as well as significant revenue loss...

  8. Don’t let tax burst the trans-Tasman bubble

    The lifting of trans-Tasman travel restrictions announced this week provides welcome relief for long-suffering businesses that depend on tourists as well as business travellers, says Michael Croker...

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  9. Chartered Accountants on NSW stamp duty reform: “It’s good to be bold, but let’s know the facts.”

    More transparency of the financial and distributional impact of stamp duty reform is needed to safeguard future generations...

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  10. “Stark choice” on FBT confronts businesses in wake of 39% tax rate

    The new 39 percent top personal tax rate coming into effect on 1 April will result in many Kiwi businesses paying more Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) than they need to...

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  11. New levy not the answer to better quality aged care

    Introducing a new ‘Medicare-style’ levy is not the answer when there are better revenue options available, says Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) today in response to the Royal...

  12. Top new year’s financial resolutions: How to take control of your money in 2021

    It’s hardly an understatement to say that most of us are more than happy to see the back of 2020...

  13. Survey – Govt’s “shot gun” COVID tax-relief measures mostly hit the mark

    A Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and Tax Management New Zealand survey shows which tax measures introduced by the Government to help businesses survive COVID-19 were most popular...

  14. Government’s digital business plan: “A good start to an economic marathon”

    The digital transformation announcement from the Prime Minister yesterday signalled a strong push from the Government to build an economic infrastructure that supports the nation’s road to recovery...

  15. Accountants again under pressure to implement Jobkeeper 2.0

    The release of the legislative rules for JobKeeper 2.0 yesterday highlights yet again the vital role accountants are playing during the COVID-19 emergency in helping Australians and businesses access...