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From the introduction of Pillar Two to increased debt deduction limitations and public reporting obligations, the international tax landscape is shifting rapidly.

In this episode, Principal and National Head of Private Business & Tax Advisory Technical Tax, David Montani, Specialist Tax Partner and National Head of Real Estate & Construction Anika Reside and Corporate Tax Partner Mark D’Angelica discuss the outcomes of the Economic Reform Roundtable, why tax reform has historically been challenging in Australia, and their ideal tax mix for a more productive and prosperous nation.

The Australian Government announced in the 2023-2024 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook measures now contained in Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Incentives and Integrity) Bill 2024, which from 1 July 2025 will result in any GIC / SIC incurred by a taxpayer being non-deductible for income tax purposes.

Discover the ATO's new compliance initiative targeting medium-sized and emerging businesses. Learn about the key areas of focus, including trusts, Division 7A, CGT concessions, and income reporting, to ensure your business meets its tax obligations and avoids common errors.

This year’s Federal Budget announced a raft of tax changes including Stage 3 tax cuts, extending the instant asset write-off, tax incentives as part of the Future Made in Australia package and changes to the foreign resident capital gains tax regime, among others.

On 21 March 2024, the Federal Treasury released a package of Exposure Draft bills and Explanatory Memoranda in respect of the OECD Pillar Two global/domestic alternative minimum tax rules.

There is never an ideal time for receiving an ATO review, and the time commitment (and possibly the costs) can be significant when a taxpayer is ill-prepared.

On 22 June 2023, the Federal Government introduced the Treasury Laws Amendment (Making Multinationals Pay Their Fair Share – Integrity and Transparency) Bill 2023 into the House of Representatives. This Bill has been referred to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee with its Report due 31 August 2023.

Improvements are needed for Government changes to Thin Capitalisation regime’s Exposure Draft (ED) legislation which will apply mainly to multinationals with high interest deductions for income years commencing on or after 1 July 2023. Grant Thornton have identified a number of areas of interest in submissions to Government which reflect our analysis and include the views of our affected clients and their bankers and lawyers.

On 16 March 2023 the Federal Government released its Exposure Draft (ED) legislation, which was first announced as part of its October 2022 Federal Budget Thin Capitalisation measures.

On 16 March 2023 the Federal Government released its Exposure Draft (ED) legislation giving effect to its October 2022 Federal Budget thin capitalisation measures, which will apply mainly to multinationals with high interest deductions for income years commencing on or after 1 July 2023.

While Australia has shown strong acquirer appetite and businesses from all industries are finding great success and outstanding returns with their acquisition and divestment strategies, M&A activity now faces an uncertain future.