You won't want to miss this bonus episode of TaxVibe, where you'll get a special insight into our post-Federal Budget reflections - a sneak peek behind the closed doors of our member-only webinar. You'll hear the highlights of key tax & superannuation measures and their commercial and practical implications. Facilitated by our own Robyn Jacobson, you'll hear from panellists Clint Harding, CTA, Partner, Arnold Bloch Liebler, Clare Mazzetti, Chair, The Tax Institute, and Marg Marshall, CTA, President, The Tax Institute. To hear the full webinar and access other member-only insights and resources, become a member of The Tax Institute. You can learn more at our website.   

We’ve pulled this one from the archives — recorded at The Tax Summit in October 2022, it’s a candid chat between our own Senior Advocate, Robyn Jacobson, CTA, and Chair of the Financial Reporting Council, Andrew Mills, CTA (Life).They recap Andrew’s Justice Hill Memorial lecture at the 2022 Tax Summit, diving deeper into the fascinating topics he covered. They move on to discuss an interesting crime-related case with significant tax implications, followed by a hearty conversation on the need for tax reform. This is just a taste of the type of content you can expect at The Tax Summit. The 2023 Tax Summit will be here before we know it — catch you in Melbourne from 5-7 September!

“Small businesses aren’t just shrink-wrapped large corporates” - The Hon. Bruce Billson GAICD.In this episode, our guest, Bruce Billson, tells the story of small business in Australia and the role of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO).With nearly half of all small business owners in Australia over 50, and only 8% under 30 (when it was 18% a decade ago), the unique needs and challenges of small and family businesses are things we need to consider and plan for.ASBFEO supports small businesses through the challenges they face – including support for disputes, mental health, resilience and financial well-being, and provides a Tax Concierge Service – helping to navigate the Administrative Appeals Tribunal process.Tune in to hear more about how they support small businesses in communities around Australia, and how you can use ASBFEO for your business. 

If you've ever wondered about tax clinics, this is the episode for you.Scott chats with Dr Rob Whait, CTA, Senior Lecturer in taxation at UniSA, and Claire Clinton, student at Griffith University and participant in the Griffith tax clinic.They dig deep into who tax clinics are for, the very real difference they can make in peoples' lives, and the positive impact Claire's participation in the clinics has had on her tax education experience.This is tax tackling the real issues - after all, any tax practitioner knows that it's not just about the law - practising tax is about the relationships.

In this episode of TaxVibe, Scott chats with Annette Morgan CTA. Annette is a senior lecturer in taxation at Curtin University, Co-Founder and Clinic Director of the Curtin Tax Clinic, has her own tax practice, and is the immediate past president of the Australasian Tax Teachers Association.Scott and Annette discuss the role of academics and teachers in the tax system and how it's about more than just teaching students - it's about being a custodian of the system, nurturing the youth of the tax profession and raising the bar across Australia. Live at the 34th annual Australasian Tax Teachers Association conference, they also discuss the conference itself and the theme 'tax in a disrupted world'.

The showdown of companies versus trusts.In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn chats with John Ioannou CTA, Principal Lawyer and National Head of Tax, Macpherson Kelley. Robyn and John discuss the benefits and drawbacks of both structures in a changing tax environment. But is there a victor?They discuss:What is a company and how does it differ to a trust?Different outcomes for stakeholdersDivision 7A, section 100A and lots of other tax rulesDo trusts still have a purpose?Is it just too hard to run a trust these days?Host: Robyn Jacobson, CTAGuest: John Ioannou, CTA

In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn chats with Emma Rosenzweig, Deputy Commissioner, Superannuation & Employer Obligations, ATO, about the current landscape of the Superannuation Guarantee regime.  They discuss: The top issues and challenges for employers in 2022–23What the ATO is doing to reduce the SG gapCommercial clearing housesWhat happens if employers get it wrongRecent changes from 1 July 2022How the ATO is supporting employers and employees, & more Host: Robyn Jacobson, CTAGuest: Emma Rosenzweig, ATO

In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn chats with Tim Loh, Assistant Commissioner, Experience and Government, Individuals and Intermediaries and Tax Time spokesperson for 2022, ATO, about the annual Tax Time program. They discuss:The top issues for 2021-22 including lodging early in July, record keeping & more.The 3 golden rules for claiming work-related experienceRental income and deductions (including Airbnb)Host: Robyn JacobsonGuest: Tim Loh

In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn chats with Julie Abdalla, FTI, Tax Counsel at The Tax Institute about what the recent Federal election outcome means for you and your clients. They discuss:The state of the new ParliamentWhat we can expect for tax policy under the new GovernmentWhat The Tax Institute sees as the priority issues ahead of the updated Budget expected in OctoberCan the independents put tax reform on the agenda?Host: Robyn Jacobson, CTA Guests: Julie Abdalla, FTI