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The high level of ATO activity in the multinational space is undoubtedly underpinned by the significantly increased funding it has received from the Australian Government since 2016. What can we expect in the May 2024 Federal Budget?

The ATO revised its approach for Top 1000 taxpayer CARs. This change impacts tax risks and CAR preparations. The ATO noted a rise in Top 1000 taxpayers due to more companies exceeding the $250m turnover.

Understanding whether a transaction is based upon 'market value’ can be an integral component of an engagement in which a business valuer is appointed to opine upon.

Treasury has recently released for consultation two draft Bills, announced as part of the 2023-24 Budget, to implement incentives for new Build-to-rent (“BTR”) developments. This forms part of the Governments key policy of increasing housing supply across Australia by stimulating interest in the BTR sector.

STAI, a SingTel subsidiary, lost its court appeal, highlighting ATO’s focus on tax avoidance. STAI owes ATO $268m in tax and $125m in penalties due to debt deductions. The court found STAI paid excessive interest, benefiting SingTel.

In the latest episode of Beyond the Numbers with Grant Thornton, Neil Jeans, Risk Consulting Partner who specialises in financial crime risk management, discusses the current state of Tranche 2 AML reforms in Australia.

For renewable energy companies, understanding the implications of the new thin capitalisation rules is crucial. These rules will apply for income years starting on or after July 1, 2023.

The landscape of fuel tax credits (FTC) is constantly evolving due to ongoing economic and technological developments. This dynamic environment presents both challenges and opportunities for businesses with significant fuel consumption.

GenAI is not just a buzz word – it’s a game-changer that has started to revolutionise every business and every aspect of our lives. ChatGPT had 100 million active users in just two months, and has changed the way we research, develop, test and deploy capital, technology, products, services and communications.

Navigating the funding landscape can be tricky for biotech companies at all stages, from initial research and clinical trials to scaling up capabilities. Our recent roundtable discussions with over 90 Biotech CEOs, held in partnership with AusBiotech, shed light on the challenges and opportunities shaping the industry.

The Australian Federal Government is ambitiously targeting 82 per cent renewable energy by 2030, currently at 30-35 per cent. Support mechanisms span grants, loans, and equity investment, nurturing diverse sectors from critical minerals to clean energy technologies.

Following the exposure draft legislation earlier this year, the Government has introduced a bill into Parliament to implement mandatory climate-related financial disclosure requirements.