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In line with the focus on tax transparency, good governance and paying your fair share, the ATO is also focused on ensuring the integrity of the R&D Tax Incentive (RDTI) program. This is not surprising given the important role the RDTI plays in fostering Australian-based innovation, research and development.

In Vander stock v Victoria [2023] HCA 30, the Australian High Court handed down its decision and declared the Victorian Zero & Low Electric Vehicle road user charge to be constitutionally invalid.

Businesses may be at risk if they fail to understand the different tax, super and other obligations for employees or contractors.

In this episode, Amanda talks about her career journey, how she became interested in mindfulness, and the biggest learnings she teaches corporate leaders in her practice.

The many facets of financial forecasting

The Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) has released the exposure drafts of three proposed Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards: [Draft] ASRS 1 General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information; [Draft] ASRS 2 Climate-related Disclosures, and [Draft] ASRS 101 References in Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards.

The Aged Care Taskforce (ACTF) is evaluating aged care funding mechanisms. In response to this review, Grant Thornton, in collaboration with banks, Private Equity firms and a small group of providers, prepared this report for the ACTF to describe the aged care sector in terms of its capital needs and suggests ways to make it an attractive investment sector compared to other industries.

Outsourced CFO services can help scale up businesses, domestic established businesses and international subsidiaries with the demands of doing business

In this episode of Navigating the New Normal, Katherine Shamai, Partner in the Risk Consulting team unpacks what modern slavery is and what businesses are required to report in Australia.

Often a family business starts with Mum and Dad and family governance isn’t an issue as both parents want the best for their children, and their values and vision for the future are aligned.

From 1 July 2026, employers will need to pay superannuation for their employees on the same day they pay the salary and wages to which it relates.

Australia is set to introduce new Thin Capitalisation rules, which may limit a taxpayer’s debt deductions even more than under the current rules.