Finance
Superannuation
Senators greenlight amnesty for superannuation thieves amid efforts to reduce $2.3 billion gap
The second run at superannuation amnesty laws has made its way through a Senate Committee, but not without a plethora of dissenting views being voiced.
Finance
“We can only control what we can”: Small businesses contend with growth barriers heading into 2020
Small businesses are working to overcome growth barriers as concerns about the state of the economy increase across the sector, new research indicates.
Cashflow
Government to pay interest to small businesses for late payments under new five-day e-invoicing deadline
Commonwealth agencies will be held accountable for late payments under a new resource management plan unveiled by the Morrison government.
Tax
Review into ATO highlights ‘inherent limitations’ of compensation scheme for public service mistakes
The ATO will make it easier and simpler for small business owners to access compensation, after a review found the current scheme was ineffective.
Finance, Technology
Is Facebook’s Libra dead on arrival? Or is the final blow yet to come?
The stage is set for central banks seeking to pull the rug from under Facebook's Libra by issuing their own digital currencies.
Economy
Abandon the surplus: Why these high-profile economists back the RBA over Josh Frydenberg
Thirteen leading economists say they back RBA governor Philip Lowe over Treasurer Josh Frydenberg when it comes to boosting the economy.
Tax
ATO compensation overhaul as government seeks to improve small business access to justice
The ATO's defective administration processes will be updated and improved under a government plan to make small business compo fairer.
Tax
New GST rules ‘level the playing field’ for independent hotels, ATO says
The tax office says new rules bringing some multinational online travel agents under the GST blanket will 'level the playing field' for SME operators.
Finance
Accounting software does not underpay staff — humans do
From Woolworths to Rockpool, a large number of underpayment cases pinning the blame on payroll issues have been making media headlines.
Tax
