KPMG Tax Now

KPMG Workforce Advisory Partner Hayley Lock, David O’Connor - Regional Manager - Customer Development, Maxxia, and KPMG Employment Tax Senior Consultant Sam Gathercole explore novated leases for electric vehicles, the fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemption, relevant ATO guidance for employers and what you can claim when charging the car at home. To receive regular updates on tax, economics, regulatio...

In this episode, KPMG Tax Governance and Transparency Partner Phil Beswick, along with Director Jenny Wong - KPMG's Asia Pacific Lead in ESG Tax – discuss the key features and complexities of Australia's proposed country by country tax reporting rules of February 2024. The episode also examines how multinational entities can embrace these changes to build trust and credibility, in addition to safe...

In this episode, KPMG Partner Matt Ervin and Director Rebecca Lawrence discuss current income tax and GST legislation and what it might look like in the future for the emerging asset class known as build to rent (BTR). Register for KPMG Tax Now updates here.

KPMG Partners Peter Oliver, Alia Lum and Denis Larkin, along with Manager Lydia Morris, reflect on international tax developments as they affect multinational entities, including recent case law and guidance on intangibles and royalties, preparing for Pillar 2 and other developments.

In this episode, KPMG Partner Sarah Shaw and Senior Manager Tessa Livingston discuss what constitutes a build to rent (BTR) development, and the various stamp duty, land tax and surcharge concessions that are available for BTR projects in Australia.  KPMG Tax Now is a digital hub of up-to-the-minute tax news, analysis and opinion – delivered how and when you want it.  

This podcast episode features Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Deputy Commissioner - Superannuation and Employer Obligations - Emma Rosenzweig, along with KPMG Workplace Advisory Partner Hayley Lock and Director Stacey Biggar, as they discuss the ATO's compliance focus areas, technical updates and finding a career in tax. KPMG Tax Now is a digital hub of up-to-the-minute tax news, analysis and opi...

KPMG Partners Keith Swan and Nathan Hamilton, along with Senior Manager Farzana Ahmed, discuss what the recently-announced payroll tax rulings and amnesties in certain states and territories mean for taxpayers. Subscribe to KPMG Tax Now here.

In this episode, KPMG’s Analyn Toledo and Alston Kam discuss why employers may need to uplift their current systems and processes, ahead of the introduction of payday superannuation. 

What should multinational groups consider when it comes to the proposed rules to enhance public tax transparency in Australia? Our international tax, transfer pricing and tax ESG specialists explore what’s ahead as the exposure draft legislation continues through the legislative process.

KPMG Transfer Pricing Partner Tim Keeling and Insight Software Director of Engineering and Solutions Anna Sever provide an overview of operational transfer pricing (OTP), the benefits of improving OTP and some practical challenges and misconceptions that arise when implementing and managing OTP.

KPMG partners Alia Lum and Clive Bird discuss the tax measures announced in the Australian Government’s 2023 Budget and what they mean for corporate and mid-market business.

KPMG’s international tax specialists discuss draft legislation for a proposed new intangibles integrity measure, to apply from 1 July 2023, which aims to prevent large multinationals from claiming tax deductions for payments relating to intangible assets connected with low corporate tax jurisdictions. 

When done well partnerships can drive business growth, support innovation and create positive outcomes for governments, universities and industry.  Alun Needham and Philip Doyle explore why collaboration is so important and how to establish successful partnerships.

KPMG’s international tax specialists discuss draft legislation which proposes changes to thin capitalisation, including two significant and previously announced limitations on interest deductions. 

KPMG partners Peter Oliver, Alia Lum and Denis Larkin discuss safe harbours, accounting developments and administrative guidance, as the OECD-led reform of the international tax system moves forward.

In this podcast episode, George Cressey, Sam Gathercole and Zachary Thomas discuss the complexity of the modern payroll landscape and how employers can be proactive in ensuring the accurate calculation and timely payment of superannuation.

KPMG Tax Technology Director Ben Scull, along with Mike Tomlinson and Andrew Hallsworth from Vertex, explore how tax engine software can support tax functions.

KPMG Director Stacey Biggar, Senior Manager George Cressey and Senior Consultant Sam Gathercole discuss the history and current view on key concepts relating to car parking fringe benefits.

Partner Sarah Shaw and Director Primrose Mroczkowski explore the key developments in stamp duty and land tax in 2022 and what to expect in 2023.

In this episode, Partner Julian Humphrey and Director Peter Xing discuss the latest developments in cryptocurrency, regulation and the Board of Taxation’s review of the tax treatment of digital assets and transactions.

Partners Peter Oliver, Tim Keeling, Denis Larkin and Director Jenny Wong discuss key proposals in the October 2022 Federal Budget related to International Tax.

ATO Assistant Commissioner (Individuals and Intermediaries) Tim Loh discusses the 31 October tax return due date for individuals with KPMG’s Ursula Lepporoli.

Alia Lum and Clive Bird explore specific tax measures as they relate to business announced in the Federal Government’s first budget, released on 25 October 2022.

Georgia King-Siem and Dan Teper discuss trends in the fintech sector and whether companies are accessing the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentive.

Georgia King-Siem, Amanda Tirtadinata and Matthew Osborn explore the areas of data that may help you make better decisions when it comes to your research and development (R&D) strategy, and within that more specifically, your R&D Tax claim strategy.