TaxVibe

Feb 20 2025 50 ep. 38 mins 41
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We love the vibe of tax and here at The Tax Institute, we do tax differently. We chat with some of the tax profession's great thought leaders each episode, who share valuable and practical insights you may not hear every day.

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Spotting client risk before it bites

Feb 20 2025 24 mins  
This episode of TaxVibe dives deep with Paul Banister, CTA, as we uncover the risks associated with new client relationships. Learn how to spot red flags, mitigate risks, and navigate the complexities of past tax blunders. This episode is a must-listen for any tax professional looking to protect their practice. Robyn and Paul cover: Taking on a new client Practical examples of comm

2024 hits and misses, and expectations for 2025

Jan 23 2025 49 mins  
In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn chats with Tim Sandow, CTA, Tax Partner, BDO, and Julie Abdalla, FTI, Head of Tax & Legal at The Tax Institute with their reflections on the hits and misses of 2024 and their expectations for 2025 on matters of tax policy and administration. They cover: Reflections of 2024, including TASA, IAWO, and more! As The Tax Institute’s President for

Tax Wars: the tax reform story

Dec 09 2024 23 mins  
In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn chats with David Montani, CTA, National Tax Director, about the exciting release of his upcoming book, Tax Wars – an insightful look at the need for, and the challenges facing, holistic tax reform in Australia. They cover: The reason for the title of the book, Tax WarsThe approach of using pop culture references to explain complex tax conceptsThe

Supporting clients amid firmer action on ATO debt collection

Nov 07 2024 26 mins  
In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn chats with Andy Milidoni, CTA, Partner, Johnson Winter Slattery, about how to support clients amid firmer action on ATO debt collection. They cover: Recent changes and the current environment The Commissioner’s powers to collect debtsATO SupportAdvice for practitioners supporting clients with tax debtsHost: Robyn Jacobson, CTA Guest: Andy Milidon

Can AI replace tax professionals?

Oct 17 2024 27 mins  
In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn chats with Adrian Cartland, Principal Solicitor of Cartland Law. Adrian is also the creator of Ailira, the Artificially Intelligent Legal Information Research Assistant, which automates legal research and advice. Robyn and Adrian chat about the increasing impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technology on the tax profession, going back to the

Financial abuse – What’s tax got to do with it?

Sep 24 2024 46 mins  
Domestic violence is a national problem and has been labelled a crisis in recent times. But did you know that most cases of domestic violence have an element of financial/economic abuse? The Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates that 2.4m Australians have experienced intimate partner financial abuse. And it is often financial instability that can lead someone back into or to re

Talking TASA with the TPB

Aug 08 2024 46 mins  
In this very topical episode, Robyn chats with Peter de Cure, Chair of the Tax Practitioners Board, about the latest changes to the regulation of the tax profession. They discuss the key issues affecting practitioners and how the TPB will implement and administer the significant changes. More on this topic will be available in Session 13.3: The TPB and professional obligations at T

Top Tax Time Tips for 2024

Jul 18 2024 45 mins  
Tax time is here again! In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn Jacobson, CTA, chats with Robert Thomson, Assistant Commissioner and Tax Time Spokesperson at the Australian Taxation Office in the Individuals and Intermediaries space, about Tax Time 2024. They discuss the top issues for 2023–24, including: The ATO’s focus on undisclosed income Work-related expenses Rental propertiesRe

End of Year Tax Issues 2024

Jun 16 2024 18 mins  
In this bonus episode of TaxVibe, a snippet of our member-only webinar, you'll hear Robyn Jacobson, CTA, cover some of the hot tax topics to be aware of as we near the end of the financial year. This episode covers insights into: Personal income tax cutsStudent loansWork-related expensesRental propertiesTo see the full webinar, and access other member-only insights and resources, b

Federal Budget 2024-25: Highlights from our post-Budget Reflections panel webinar

May 16 2024 30 mins  
You won't want to miss this bonus episode of TaxVibe, where you'll get a sneak peek behind the closed doors of our member-only Federal Budget 2024-25 webinar. In this facilitated panel discussion, our CEO, Scott Treatt CTA, facilitates a panel of experts: Annemarie Wilmore, ATI, Partner, Tax, Johnson Winter Slattery Clare Mazzetti, ATI, Chair, The Tax Institute Todd Want, CTA, Head