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Powell corrals the cats with a hawkish pause
United States Fed Chairman Jay Powell has reiterated the commitment to bring down inflation, as detailed by KPMG US Chief Economist Diane Swonk.
Statutory Review of the Payment Times Reporting Act 2020: KPMG Submission
KPMG’s submission that advocates for sensible reforms to lower the cost of compliance and create better policy outcomes for small business.
Retail sales hold up amid tight jobs market
Retail sales held up in March, but cost-of-living pressures are starting to bite, write KPMG economists Thu Hoang and Tayushma Sewak.
Multinational tax integrity: KPMG submission
This submission is in response to draft legislation which proposes to deny deductions for payments relating to intangible assets connected with low corporate tax jurisdictions.
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Multinational tax transparency exposure draft: KPMG submission
Australia’s proposed rules represent a substantial shift in the approach of tax transparency reporting requirements globally.
Privacy Act Review: KPMG Submission
KPMG's submission to the Attorney-General's Department on implementing reform to the Privacy Act.
What the Review means for the Reserve Bank
The external review of the RBA is monumental, given it is the first to be carried out in more than 40 years, as outlined by KPMG economist Tayushma Sewak.
UK Government announces CBAM consultation
There is potential for significant impacts on UK importers of carbon intensive products, writes KPMG UK's Carol Newham.
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Video: Why online businesses are better off with a tax engine
Vertex VAT & Technology Lead Andy Hallsworth discusses with KPMG Tax Technology Director Ben Scull the many benefits using a tax engine can provide online businesses and marketplaces.
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Statutory Review of the Payment Times Reporting Act 2020: KPMG Submission
KPMG’s submission that advocates for sensible reforms to lower the cost of compliance and create better policy outcomes for small business.
Multinational tax transparency exposure draft: KPMG submission
Australia’s proposed rules represent a substantial shift in the approach of tax transparency reporting requirements globally.
Privacy Act Review: KPMG Submission
KPMG's submission to the Attorney-General's Department on implementing reform to the Privacy Act.
Disclosure of subsidiary information: KPMG submission
Financial statements may not be the most appropriate place for the proposed disclosure of subsidiary tax residency information, as outlined by Alia Lum, Michael Voogt and Jenny Wong.
Corporate Tax View all >
Statutory Review of the Payment Times Reporting Act 2020: KPMG Submission
KPMG’s submission that advocates for sensible reforms to lower the cost of compliance and create better policy outcomes for small business.
Upcoming webinar: BEPS Pillar Two data challenge and approach to tax transformation
This webinar, to be held on 17 May, will discuss the business case for transforming your tax processes and systems to deliver what is required for Pillar Two.
Mid-market pre-budget pulse check 2023
KPMG’s annual private, mid-market and family business survey of the current business sentiment ahead of the Federal Budget announcement in May 2023.
Upcoming webinar: Are you ready for 30 June 2023 Reporting?
This webinar, to be held on Tuesday 16 May, will focus on new accounting standards effective and available for early adoption and important regulatory focus areas for 30 June 2023 reporters.
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Thin capitalisation exposure draft legislation: KPMG submission
Changes to the proposed thin capitalisation tests are needed in order to ensure they operate in a fair and balanced manner.
Queensland announces build-to-rent tax incentives
As detailed by Sarah Shaw and Priya Singh, the Queensland announcement comes off the back of some other build-to-rent developments that are occurring in the state without additional government support.
Podcast episode 39: Thin capitalisation changes
KPMG’s international tax specialists discuss draft legislation which proposes changes to thin capitalisation, including two significant and previously announced limitations on interest deductions.
Proposed amendments to thin capitalisation rules
We expect the proposed changes to the safe harbour debt test will result in a significantly higher proportion of real estate investment trusts needing to rely on the arm’s length debt test.
Economics & Regulation View all >
Powell corrals the cats with a hawkish pause
United States Fed Chairman Jay Powell has reiterated the commitment to bring down inflation, as detailed by KPMG US Chief Economist Diane Swonk.
Retail sales hold up amid tight jobs market
Retail sales held up in March, but cost-of-living pressures are starting to bite, write KPMG economists Thu Hoang and Tayushma Sewak.
Wages pressure sparks cash rate hike
The RBA clearly sees the risks of a wage-price spiral as being real, and a threat to achieving its objective of bring inflation back inside the target range, writes Brendan Rynne.
Upcoming webinar: Federal Budget virtual breakfast
This webinar, to be held on Wednesday 10 May, will feature a panel to analyse and debate the details of the budget and what this will mean for you and your business.
Employment View all >
Privacy Act Review: KPMG Submission
KPMG's submission to the Attorney-General's Department on implementing reform to the Privacy Act.
Super Tax News – March 2023
This edition of Super Tax News explores the Federal Government’s thin capitalisation draft legislation, among other topical issues.
Calculating electricity costs when charging at home
With more electric vehicles hitting the road, Hayley Lock and Zachary Thomas discuss some common questions from employees and employers as they work through the practicalities of the requirements.
Pay secrecy series: Misuse of employee remuneration information
This this two-part series, Jason White and Melanie Smith look at what employers should start considering in their approach to managing the change in legislation.
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Podcast episode 40: Collaboration for capacity, capability and competitiveness
When done well, partnerships can drive business growth, support innovation and create positive outcomes for governments, universities and industry.
Webinar recording: Reimagining family business transitions
This webinar, held on 29 March, explores an underrepresented conversation within the business family community, reframing the concept of transition to be a positive outcome for each generation.
National Reconstruction Fund: KPMG submission
KPMG’s submission to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources’ National Reconstruction Fund consultation paper.
Podcast episode 35: What’s the latest on car parking fringe benefits?
Director Stacey Biggar, Senior Manager George Cressey and Senior Consultant Sam Gathercole discuss the history and current view on key concepts relating to car parking fringe benefits.
Indirect Tax View all >
Video: Why should businesses consider a tax engine?
Vertex Major Accounts Lead Mike Tomlinson speaks to KPMG Tax Technology Director Ben Scull on why organisations upgrading their ERP system should consider implementing a tax engine.
Queensland announces build-to-rent tax incentives
As detailed by Sarah Shaw and Priya Singh, the Queensland announcement comes off the back of some other build-to-rent developments that are occurring in the state without additional government support.
Upcoming webinar: EU’s VAT in the Digital Age proposals
This webinar, to be held on Thursday 23 February, will summarise the key proposals under each pillar of the EU Commission’s VAT in the Digital Age.
Podcast episode 36: How transaction taxes can be improved when using an Indirect Tax Engine
KPMG Tax Technology Director Ben Scull, along with Mike Tomlinson and Andrew Hallsworth from Vertex, explore how tax engine software can support tax functions.
International Tax View all >
Multinational tax integrity: KPMG submission
This submission is in response to draft legislation which proposes to deny deductions for payments relating to intangible assets connected with low corporate tax jurisdictions.
Multinational tax transparency exposure draft: KPMG submission
Australia’s proposed rules represent a substantial shift in the approach of tax transparency reporting requirements globally.
UK Government announces CBAM consultation
There is potential for significant impacts on UK importers of carbon intensive products, writes KPMG UK's Carol Newham.
Webinar recording: EU Tax Perspectives March 2023
This webinar, held on 29 March, shares insights on some of the latest developments from across the EU affecting multinational groups operating in Europe.
Migration View all >
A migration system for Australia’s future
Australia must regain its place as one of the most attractive skilled migrant destinations in the world if our economy is to remain competitive and achieve real productivity and wages growth.
Migration review welcome, with Australia already behind
Mark Wright discusses the Federal Government’s announcement of a review of the migration system.
Higher migration not a panacea to the skills shortage crisis
There’s a lot riding on this week’s Jobs and Skills Summit, with the competition for labour impacting businesses of all sizes and sectors, as outlined by Mark Wright.
Upcoming event: Aligning Global Mobility to Business Strategy
This event, to be held on Tuesday 6 September, will help global mobility and HR professionals to understand the C-suite drivers, balancing responsibility with the business and regulators.
Tax Law & Dispute Resolution View all >
Global minimum top-up tax
The IASB met in early April to discuss the proposed amendments to tax accounting standards relating to Pillar Two. It was agreed to endorse the temporary exception from deferred taxes and revise pre-regime disclosures following the consultation process.
Thin capitalisation changes: Impact for Real Assets
Exposure draft legislation has been released in relation to the proposed changes to the Australian thin capitalisation regime, previously announced in October 2022 as part of Australian Federal Budget.
Upcoming webinar: Controlling transfer pricing risk
This webinar, to be held on Wednesday 29 March, will look at managing disputes around the pricing of intangibles and what this could mean for businesses operating in Europe.
Super Tax News – February 2023
This edition of Super Tax News explores the Federal Government’s proposal for earnings from superannuation balances above $3 million to be taxed at an additional 15 percent from 2025-26, among other topical issues.
Technology View all >
Video: Why online businesses are better off with a tax engine
Vertex VAT & Technology Lead Andy Hallsworth discusses with KPMG Tax Technology Director Ben Scull the many benefits using a tax engine can provide online businesses and marketplaces.
Video: Why should businesses consider a tax engine?
Vertex Major Accounts Lead Mike Tomlinson speaks to KPMG Tax Technology Director Ben Scull on why organisations upgrading their ERP system should consider implementing a tax engine.
Webinar recording: EU’s VAT in the Digital Age proposals
This webinar, held on Thursday 23 February, summarises the key proposals under each pillar of the EU Commission’s VAT in the Digital Age.
Crypto token mapping: KPMG’s submission to Treasury
KPMG’s submission to Treasury on token mapping and developing appropriate crypto regulatory settings for the cryptocurrency sector.
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