JobKeeper will end in fewer than 100 days: Here’s what you need to know
JobKeeper is approaching its twilight days and with almost one million businesses set to be kicked off the program in September, there's plenty to keep in mind.
ATO should interact more with accountants and less with small business, says Assistant Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar wants the ATO to be more engaged with accountants and have less, but more positive, interaction with small business.
“Logical step”: Unfair insurance contracts targeted in busy week for Treasury
In a busy week for government, unfair insurance contracts are on the agenda, alongside measures to restrict cash payments.
How the Australian government stitched up its own tax office
Asked now to pat its belly while rubbing its head by administering the tax offset alongside STP, the tax office is still untying its hands.
“Cop out”: Banking lobby resists changing small-business lending rules
The ABA has refused to commit to changing the definition of small business in the banking industry code, outlining concerns about small-business lending.
Permanent director IDs imminent as Parliament considers business registry reform
New director IDs which will tag business owners with permanent unique numbers are being considered by parliament this week.
Government considers new tax treatment and regulation for the ‘wild west’ of blockchain startups
Treasury has released a discussion paper questioning whether blockchain tokens and startups have a place in a well-regulated economy.
Phoenixing tax dodger lands six years in jail and $1.8 million fine
A man convicted of tax fraud related to illegal phoenixing activity will spend six years in jail and pay $1.8 million in reparations.
Uber, Airbnb could be forced to share user data with the ATO in a government tax crackdown
Treasury has released a consultation paper canvassing views on better ways to promote tax compliance in the sharing economy, including Uber and Airbnb.
Geo-blocking foreign websites considered as government crackdown on dodgy retailers looms
Geo-blocking foreign retailers found to be defrauding the Commonwealth has been raised as a potential solution to unfair competition on local businesses.
Businessman fined for sacking employee who contacted Fair Work: The dangers of adverse action
Businesses are being warned about the dangers of adverse action after a director was fined for sacking a worker that approached fair work with a complaint.
Business owner jailed for five years over illegal phoenix activity
A business owner convicted of illegal phoenix activity will spend five years in prison, amid a broader crackdown on the black economy.
