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Commissioner unsuccessful in the Bendel Division 7A appeal
Implications from this case could potentially be broader than just 109D(3), with the decision leaving open the application of other provisions which deal with payments, loans and debt forgiveness made by trustees to a shareholder or an associate, as discussed by Brent Murphy, Kristie Schubert, Scott Farrell and Josh Cardwell.
January’s jobs growth beats expectations
The strength of the labour market has been somewhat surprising given the weakness in the economy, particularly the private sector, writes KPMG Economist Michael Malakellis.
Annual wages growth slows, but it’s not all bad news
The decline in growth reflects the slowing economy, although with CPI down to 2.4 percent, the figures at least represent modest real wage growth, writes Terry Rawnsley.
European Commission publishes work program for 2025
The focus of the European Commission seems to be on simplifying existing EU tax legislation and on reducing the administrative burden, as outlined by Raluca Enache and Marco Dietrich from KPMG’s EU Tax Centre.
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Reserve Bank slashes rates, but future cuts remain uncertain
Inflation is trending down, but it is extremely difficult to get a good read on where inflation is tracking now and whether it will be sustainably inside the RBA’s target range, writes Michael Malakellis.
What the US election result means for Australian companies – Part II
In this series of four articles, the Australia Geopolitics Hub analyses how President Trump’s policies could reshape the geopolitical map and ask what that means for Australia and Australian businesses.
Australian sustainability assurance requirements approved
This report relates to the finalisation of the assurance phasing model and proposed amendments by the Federal Government to extend the modified liability setting to voluntary sustainability reports under certain circumstances.
Podcast episode 62: A career in tax - from Vacationer to Partner
KPMG Workforce Advisory Partner Hayley Lock, along with Manager Dihan Fernando, Consultant Tayla MacNair and Vacationer Andre Mascarenhas, discusses student and graduate career opportunities in tax in a professional services firm.
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Video: Is it career limiting to start working in a specialist tax area?
KPMG Workforce Advisory Partner Hayley Lock discusses the ways graduates can make the most of their time working at KPMG and other professional services firms.
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Australian sustainability assurance requirements approved
This report relates to the finalisation of the assurance phasing model and proposed amendments by the Federal Government to extend the modified liability setting to voluntary sustainability reports under certain circumstances.
Inflation down but may not be enough for RBA just yet
Assuming core inflation continues to fall over the coming months, we believe that the RBA will be in a position to cut rates in May, with April a possibility, writes KPMG Australia Chief Economist Brendan Rynne.
ASIC focus areas for 31 December 2024 financial reports
ASIC’s 31 December 2024 focus areas continue to centre on financial reporting elements requiring most judgement and making the most use of estimates.
Australian public country-by-country reporting – legislation enacted, ‘specified jurisdictions’ published
The legislation to implement mandatory public disclosures of country-by-country tax information for multinational groups has been enacted, as outlined by Phil Beswick, Alia Lum, Tim Keeling, Sean Madden and Amanda Maguire.
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Upcoming webinar: Insurance Tax update
This webinar, to be held on Tuesday 4 March, will cover various direct, indirect and international tax matters impacting the insurance industry.
Super Tax News – December Quarter 2024
KPMG’s Super Tax News covers the latest key superannuation tax updates.
Tax measures announced in 2024-25 MYEFO
Although the Federal Government’s MYEFO did not include any major tax reforms, several tax measures were announced, as outlined by Alia Lum and Amanda Maguire.
Webinar recording: European Union tax perspectives
This webinar, held on Wednesday 11 December 2024, focuses on BEPS 2.0 in the EU, tax incentives, tax transparency and the key EU direct tax initiatives.
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Third-party debt test and restructures in response to the thin capitalisation changes – New ATO draft guidance
Taxpayers that are considering undertaking restructures or refinances in relation to debt, should review the guidance against their own circumstances to identify the risk that the ATO will seek to apply the anti-avoidance provisions, as outlined by Stephen Carpenter, Katrina Piva, Josh Cardwell, Matt Ervin and Amanda Maguire.
Franking in a capital raise environment
As detailed by Stephen Carpenter, Hannah Hesse, Stacey Hannam and Tom Beddoe, care needs to be taken with the new provisions in relation to franking credits when there has been or will be a capital raise.
Federal Government passes legislation on build-to-rent tax concessions
Build-to-rent legislation passed by parliament contains some welcome positive changes, balanced by continuing uncertainty on key issues.
Victoria introduces various state taxation measures – October 2024
As outlined by Sarah Shaw, the Victorian Government has introduced several state taxation measures, some of which have now commenced from October 2024.
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January’s jobs growth beats expectations
The strength of the labour market has been somewhat surprising given the weakness in the economy, particularly the private sector, writes KPMG Economist Michael Malakellis.
Annual wages growth slows, but it’s not all bad news
The decline in growth reflects the slowing economy, although with CPI down to 2.4 percent, the figures at least represent modest real wage growth, writes Terry Rawnsley.
Reserve Bank slashes rates, but future cuts remain uncertain
Inflation is trending down, but it is extremely difficult to get a good read on where inflation is tracking now and whether it will be sustainably inside the RBA’s target range, writes Michael Malakellis.
US retail sales stumbled badly into 2025
The weak January report suggests that the health of consumer spending, which carried the US economy to robust growth last year, will bear close watching in the months ahead, writes KPMG Senior Advisor Chris Varvares.
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Video: Is it career limiting to start working in a specialist tax area?
KPMG Workforce Advisory Partner Hayley Lock discusses the ways graduates can make the most of their time working at KPMG and other professional services firms.
Podcast episode 62: A career in tax - from Vacationer to Partner
KPMG Workforce Advisory Partner Hayley Lock, along with Manager Dihan Fernando, Consultant Tayla MacNair and Vacationer Andre Mascarenhas, discusses student and graduate career opportunities in tax in a professional services firm.
Upcoming webinar: Get prepared for FBT2
This webinar, to be held on Tuesday 11 February, will provide technical and technology updates on fringe benefits tax.
KPMG Global Mobility Benchmarking Survey
This report presents an overview of selected key findings and offers informative insights for global mobility professionals on the future evolution of the function.
Grants & Incentives View all >
Tax measures announced in 2024-25 MYEFO
Although the Federal Government’s MYEFO did not include any major tax reforms, several tax measures were announced, as outlined by Alia Lum and Amanda Maguire.
A costly incentive: $13.6m promoter penalty hit
This decision was insightful as it sets out a number of details found, by the Federal Court of Australia, to be a ‘tax exploitation scheme’, as detailed by Mukul Relan, David Vuong, Melissa Bader, and Georgia King-Siem.
Federal Government passes legislation on build-to-rent tax concessions
Build-to-rent legislation passed by parliament contains some welcome positive changes, balanced by continuing uncertainty on key issues.
Upcoming webinar: Benchmarking approaches in global mobility
This webinar, to be held on Wednesday 4 December 2024, will feature a panel of KPMG Global Mobility professionals who will share the results and trends from the newly released report.
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Video: New supplementary annual GST return - what to expect?
Director Catherine Ommundson discusses what Top 100 and Top 1,000 taxpayers can do to prepare for the Australian Taxation Office's (ATO) new supplementary annual reporting requirement.
Video: GST reporting requirement for Top 100 and Top 1,000 taxpayers
Indirect Tax Partner Jacqui Hardwick discusses the Australian Taxation Office's new supplementary annual reporting requirement for Top 100 and Top 1,000 taxpayers.
Podcast episode 58: New GST reporting requirement for large market taxpayers
Jacqui Hardwick and Catherine Ommundson discuss the Australian Taxation Office's (ATO) new supplementary annual reporting requirement for Top 100 and Top 1,000 taxpayers and what guidance is available to assist organisations to comply.
Victoria introduces various state taxation measures – October 2024
As outlined by Sarah Shaw, the Victorian Government has introduced several state taxation measures, some of which have now commenced from October 2024.
International Tax View all >
European Commission publishes work program for 2025
The focus of the European Commission seems to be on simplifying existing EU tax legislation and on reducing the administrative burden, as outlined by Raluca Enache and Marco Dietrich from KPMG’s EU Tax Centre.
Webinar recording: Navigating cross-functional tariff complexities
This webinar, held on 12 February 2025, provides information for companies navigating the complexities of tariffs, transfer pricing, and supply chain planning across North America.
Webinar recording: Inbound distribution in the US
This webinar, held on Wednesday 5 February, focuses on tariffs and Amount B in the United States.
UK issues more supplementary draft guidance on Pillar Two
The UK’s HMRC has issued supplementary draft technical guidance on the legislation implementing the Multinational Top-up Tax and Domestic Top-up Tax.
Migration View all >
KPMG Global Mobility Benchmarking Survey
This report presents an overview of selected key findings and offers informative insights for global mobility professionals on the future evolution of the function.
Webinar recording: Introducing the Skills in Demand Visa
This webinar, held on Thursday 12 December, explores the Skills in Demand Visa, which was introduced by the Australian Government on 7 December 2024.
Upcoming webinar: Trump tariffs - Potential impacts in the US, Canada, Mexico and beyond
This webinar, to be held on Thursday 19 December 2024, will delve beneath the headlines and explore the implications of these developments and address the concerns businesses may have in the new trade environment we are entering.
Visa condition changes aimed at reducing exploitation, increasing productivity
Mark Wright, Maria Hrambanis and Samantha Panchal summarise recent immigration-related developments in Australia relating to visa work conditions.
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Commissioner unsuccessful in the Bendel Division 7A appeal
Implications from this case could potentially be broader than just 109D(3), with the decision leaving open the application of other provisions which deal with payments, loans and debt forgiveness made by trustees to a shareholder or an associate, as discussed by Brent Murphy, Kristie Schubert, Scott Farrell and Josh Cardwell.
The Pricing Conversation - Evolution of Transfer Pricing Controversy
The latest video in our series features key observations from Glen Hutchings and Shalini De Silva on cross border financing and the impact, and risks, of intangibles.
Got your holiday reading, listening sorted? We do… here’s your handy recap of the major employment tax updates for 2024
In this article, Hayley Lock, Stacey Biggar and Sam Gathercole provide a full recap of major employment tax developments in 2024 with quick links to feature articles and podcasts perfect for poolside perusal.
A costly incentive: $13.6m promoter penalty hit
This decision was insightful as it sets out a number of details found, by the Federal Court of Australia, to be a ‘tax exploitation scheme’, as detailed by Mukul Relan, David Vuong, Melissa Bader, and Georgia King-Siem.
Technology View all >
The Pulse of Fintech H1 2024
This report provides an overview of key global and Australian fintech investment trends and highlights in the first half of 2024.
Diving into the future of AI as ‘client zero’
KPMG firms are integrating AI into Audit, Tax and Advisory solutions as well as exploring practical use cases that have been designed to accelerate and enhance organizations’ audit processes, tax transparency and reporting obligations and meet clients’ ambitious business transformation objectives.
No ‘crisis’ with Australia’s current productivity slump
KPMG Australia’s economics team presents its analysis and findings on whether Australia is undergoing a real ‘productivity crisis’.
Canada’s digital services tax now in effect
Businesses should determine how they may be affected by the DST rules, including considering the accounting implications regarding their obligations under this new tax law.
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