Tax Yak Podcast

Hosted by TaxBanter’s training team and joined by industry experts, the podcast blends technical depth with accessible explanations, making it valuable for accountants, advisers, wealth professionals and anyone wanting to stay informed about the constantly evolving tax landscape. 

Tax Yak Podcast

Hosted by TaxBanter’s training team and joined by industry experts, the podcast blends technical depth with accessible explanations, making it valuable for accountants, advisers, wealth professionals and anyone wanting to stay informed about the constantly evolving tax landscape. 

Explore the Tax Yak Podcast Today

Tax Yak is TaxBanter’s flagship podcast series where experienced tax trainers and specialist guests break down complex, emerging and topical issues in Australian taxation. Each episode dives into a different area of tax, ranging from cyber security risks, Division 7A, UPEs, small business restructures, ATO enforcement activity, TPB matters, CGT traps, and more, giving listeners practical insights grounded in realworld scenarios and current regulatory expectations.

Stay ahead of the latest tax changes

Join thousands of savvy Australian tax professionals and be the first to know about the latest tax changes and regulatory updates, delivered straight to your inbox.

Explore the Tax Yak Podcast Today

Tax Yak is TaxBanter’s flagship podcast series where experienced tax trainers and specialist guests break down complex, emerging and topical issues in Australian taxation. Each episode dives into a different area of tax, ranging from cyber security risks, Division 7A, UPEs, small business restructures, ATO enforcement activity, TPB matters, CGT traps, and more, giving listeners practical insights grounded in realworld scenarios and current regulatory expectations.

Stay ahead of the latest tax changes

Join thousands of savvy Australian tax professionals and be the first to know about the latest tax changes and regulatory updates, delivered straight to your inbox.

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Tax Yak – Episode 56 – Employer Superannuation

In this episode of Tax Yak, Nicole Rowan chat with Emma Rosenzweig, Superannuation and Employer Obligations Deputy Commissioner at the Australian Taxation Office about recent
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Tax Yak – Episode 55 – LCR 2021/2 Non Arms Length Expenses: The ATO Finalises its view

In this episode of Tax Yak, Neil Jones yaks with Craig McCormick about the ATO finalised views on the amendments to the Non Arms Length
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Tax Yak – Episode 54 – WRE Mythbusting updated

In this episode of Tax Yak, two of our Senior Tax Trainers gather to correct some of the misinformation around work-related expenses (WRE). They also
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Tax Yak – Episode 53 – Catching up on cases #2 – the medical world

Is a medico operating from a health service aggregator (e.g. a super clinic) technically an employee? What are the superannuation obligations?
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Tax Yak – Episode 52: Division 328 – Small Business Tax Concessions

Division 328 – Small Business Tax Concessions were introduced several years ago to simplify the taxation rules for small businesses. A lot has changed since
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Tax Yak – Episode 51: PCG 2021/D2 Guidance for Distribution of Professional Firm Profits

After more than three years, the ATO has released the new guidelines for the distribution of professional firm profits.
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Tax Yak – Episode 50: GST tricks, traps and time bombs

We will be taking a deep dive into GST tricks, traps and time bombs, that remain as relevant today in 2021 as they were on
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Tax Yak – Episode 49: Role of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman in small business tax matters

In this episode of Tax Yak, Neil Jones yaks with Dr Craig Latham, Deputy Ombudsman for the Australian Small business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO).
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Episode 73: The AML Tranche 2 Deadline Accountants Can’t Ignore

In this episode of Tax Yak, your co-host George Housakos (Senior Tax Trainer - TaxBanter) yaks with Conrad Gilbert (Knowledge Shop) -in order to determine
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Episode 71: Cyber Security for Accounting & Wealth Firms: Cyber Threats and Your Compliance Obligations

Accounting and wealth advisory firms are increasingly prime targets for cyber criminals. You’re holding highly sensitive financial and personal information, and attackers know that even
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Episode 70: Denying tax deductions for ATO interest charges

In this episode of Tax Yak, Tiffany Douglas chats with colleague George Housakos, senior tax trainer at TaxBanter, about a significant issue facing the tax
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Episode 69: Beyond Bendel: When is a UPE not a loan?

In this episode of TaxYak, we deep dive into the burning issues resulting from the Full Federal Court's 3:0 decision in favour of the taxpayer
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Episode 68: Navigating Small Business Restructures

With a focus on eligibility and practical application, this episode dives into the complexities of restructuring options for small businesses. Whether you’re facing financial uncertainty
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Episode 67: Bankruptcy Essentials & Small Business Restructures

In this episode, we explore ATO-issued notices such as Director Penalty Notices, Statutory Demands, and more.
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Tax Yak Episode 66: Responding to ATO Enforcement Notices

Dive into the best practices for handling ATO-issued Director Penalty Notices, Statutory Demands, Garnishee Notices, and Credit Report Bureau Notifications.
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Tax Yak Episode 65: TPB matters (Part 2)

This episode, focuses on the new Legislative Instrument registered on 2 July 2024 titled Tax Agent Services (Code of Professional Conduct) Determination 2024 (for registered

The Federal Budget Report is Now Available

On Tuesday 12 May, Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the Federal Budget. TaxBanter have prepared a detailed summary of the Government’s 2026-27 Federal Budget which is now available on the TaxBanter website.