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.

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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 40: COVID-19 and JobKeeper Scheme Employment law issues

In this episode of Tax Yak, Nicole Rowan does not yak about tax, but instead about employment law issues arising from COVID-19 and specifically from
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Tax Yak – Episode 39: JobKeeper Scheme

In this episode of Tax Yak, Robyn yaks with fellow TaxBanter trainer, Nicole Rowan, about the JobKeeper scheme, including eligibility, the ATO’s administrative approach and
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Tax Yak – Episode 38: Crossing borders with COVID–19

In this episode of Tax Yak, Robyn yaks with international tax lawyer and Director of Private Client Services (International) at Andersen, Marsha Laine Dungog, and
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Tax Yak – Episode 37: US tax issues: a business perspective

In this episode of Tax Yak, Robyn yaks with international tax lawyer and Director of Private Client Services (International) at Andersen, Marsha Laine Dungog and
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Tax Yak – Episode 36: US tax issues: an individual perspective

In this first episode of Tax Yak for 2020, Robyn yaks with international tax lawyer and Director of Private Client Services (International) at Andersen, Marsha
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Tax Yak – Episode 35: Year-end wrap

In this episode of Tax Yak for 2019, Robyn yaks with TaxBanter director, Neil Jones, about the past few months of the 46th Parliament and
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Tax Yak – Episode 34: Deceased estates

It is said that nothing in life is certain but death and taxes. In this episode of Tax Yak, Robyn yaks with BNR Partners Managing
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Tax Yak – Episode 33: Running a modern day tax practice

Running a modern day tax practice is no challenge for the light-hearted. In this episode of Tax Yak, Robyn yaks with Planet Consulting Founder and
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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.