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The KPMG Tax Now podcast series offers you unparalleled access to key analysis and discussion in tax, economics, regulation and compliance.
Episodes
- Across the Tasman: How Australia and New Zealand diverge on FBT
KPMG Australia's Hayley Lock and Tania Moes, with Nick Cooke from KPMG New Zealand, explore the differences in how Australia and New Zealand handle fringe benefits tax (FBT), including structure, valuation, and compliance.
- From AI potential to real value for tax functions
Barry Sullivan and Ed Hewings from KPMG explain how tax functions can move beyond AI pilots to create real value by focusing on redesigned workflows, governance, and people-led transformation.
- Payday Super: The largest payroll change in a generation
KPMG Australia’s Hayley Lock and Andy Larmour are joined by Emma Rosenzweig from the Australian Taxation Office to discuss the upcoming Payday Super changes. The conversation covers practical implications, including payment timing, qualify…
- The employer’s textbook relocation for the globally mobile employee
Hayley Lock and Anna Kavelj discuss common pitfalls and best practices for businesses relocating employees internationally. The conversation covers essential aspects like taxes, allowances, pets, real estate, and schools.
- Finding the real ROI by outsourcing salary packaging administration
KPMG Employment Tax Manager Sam Gathercole and Workplace Advisory Partner Hayley Lock discuss the value of outsourcing salary packaging administration with Maxxia's Julien Walter and Sharon Mackenzie-Pringle.
- Finding a place for Artificial Intelligence in tax functions
KPMG Tax Analytics and Automation Partner Barry Sullivan and Digital Solutions and AI Director Ed Hewings discuss the practical applications and future of Artificial Intelligence in tax functions, including generative models.
- The intersection of Pillar Two and regional tax incentives
KPMG tax policy leads and directors discuss the intersection of Pillar Two global tax rules with regional tax incentives, focusing on design, compliance, and competitiveness in the Asia Pacific and Europe.
- How multinationals are grappling with BEPS 2.0 in the Asia Pacific
KPMG's ASPAC Tax Policy Lead Conrad Turley and Global Tax Policy Lead Grant Wardell-Johnson discuss Pillar Two of BEPS 2.0 for multinational entities in the Asia Pacific. They cover jurisdictional rules, tax incentives, and the potential i…
- Managing tax fixed assets and the role of technology
KPMG's Barry Sullivan, Rosie Foldvari, and Xi Ngan discuss managing tax fixed assets and capital allowances. They cover the ATO's review process, governance, and the impact of technology in this area.
- Preparing for your 2025 individual tax return
KPMG Partner Ursula Lepporoli and ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson provide guidance on preparing 2025 individual tax returns, covering topics like the private health rebate, working from home deductions, and superannuation checks.
- Supplementary annual GST return - what's changed?
KPMG Australia's Jacqui Hardwick and Catherine Ommundson discuss changes to the supplementary annual GST return, covering the GST analytical tool and the ATO's interest in business processes.
- Meeting the ATO's employer expectations in preparing fringe benefits tax returns
KPMG's Hayley Lock and Stacey Biggar speak with ATO Assistant Commissioner Peta Lonergan about preparing FBT returns and key tax updates for Australian businesses for 2025.
- Federal Budget 2025 - tax implications for business
KPMG tax partners Gabby Burcul and Clive Bird analyze the tax implications of the Australian Federal Budget 2025 for businesses. They discuss key measures announced in the budget.
- FBT preparation, pain points and a new solution
KPMG's Stacey Biggar and Sam Gathercole, along with Thomson Reuters' Amesh De Silva, discuss Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) preparation and automation for Australian businesses.
- A career in tax - from Vacationer to Partner
KPMG Workforce Advisory Partner Hayley Lock, Manager Dihan Fernando, Consultant Tayla MacNair, and Vacationer Andre Mascarenhas explore career paths in tax for students and graduates at a professional services firm. They reference previous…
- Future of tax policy and reform in Australia and around the globe - Part II
This episode, part two of a series on the future of tax policy, features Alia Lum and David Bradbury discussing UN international tax cooperation and Australian tax reform challenges. Part one of the series is also available.
- Intangible assets, transfer pricing and anti-avoidance - how did we get here?
KPMG Australia experts discuss meeting tax obligations for intangible assets like software royalties, addressing cross-border issues, and reviewing guidance from tax administrators in response to growing multinational investment.
- Future of tax policy and reform in Australia and around the globe - Part I
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- New GST reporting requirement for large market taxpayers
KPMG Tax Now discusses a new Australian Taxation Office annual GST reporting requirement for Top 100 and Top 1,000 taxpayers. Partners Jacqui Hardwick and Catherine Ommundson offer guidance on compliance.
- Employment tax - State Revenue Office, Victoria
Andrew Hosken from Victoria's State Revenue Office joins KPMG's Stacey Biggar and Tayla MacNair to discuss state revenue topics including employment tax, review focus areas, compliance activity, and payroll tax return preparation. The epis…
- Australia’s hybrid mismatch rules - the new compliance landscape
KPMG tax professionals Peter Oliver, Jennifer Ta, Fabian Fedele, and Josefina Martinez discuss the Australian Taxation Office's guidance and expectations regarding compliance with the new hybrid mismatch rules. They cover how multinational…
- A.I. in tax - after the hype, what next for tax professionals?
KPMG Tax Analytics and Automation Partner Barry Sullivan and Digital Solutions and AI Director Ed Hewings discuss the impact of AI on tax functions. They explore how early adopters are leveraging AI and highlight relevant use cases for tax…
- Tax time for individuals - key focus areas for the ATO in 2024
KPMG Partner Ursula Lepporoli and ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson discuss key focus areas for the Australian Taxation Office in 2024, including Stage 3 tax changes, rental property considerations, and deductible work-from-home expen…
- Federal Budget 2024 - tax implications for business
KPMG Partners Gabby Burcul and Clive Bird analyze the tax consequences for businesses resulting from the Australian Government’s 2024 Budget measures.
- Electric vehicles - novated leasing, tax exemptions and range anxiety
KPMG's Hayley Lock and Sam Gathercole, along with David O’Connor from Maxxia, discuss electric vehicle novated leases, the fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemption, and claims for home charging. The episode covers relevant ATO guidance for empl…
- Sharing your company's approach to tax - what Australia's proposed mandatory public disclosures will mean
KPMG Tax Partners Phil Beswick and Jenny Wong analyze Australia's proposed February 2024 mandatory public tax disclosures. They discuss the rules' features and how companies can manage trust and reputation.
- Core GST, income tax challenges for build to rent projects
KPMG Partner Matt Ervin and Director Rebecca Lawrence explore the current income tax and GST legislation impacting build to rent projects and consider future legislative changes for this growing asset class.
- International Tax: Intangibles, royalties and the global minimum tax
KPMG experts review international tax changes impacting multinational entities, covering intangibles, royalties, recent legal cases, and preparation for global minimum tax rules.
- Understanding build to rent - key Australian state taxation challenges
KPMG's Sarah Shaw and Tessa Livingston examine the definition of build to rent (BTR) developments and explore available stamp duty, land tax, and surcharge concessions in Australia.
- FBT, Payday Super, PAYG: Understanding the ATO’s latest focus areas for employers
This episode of KPMG Tax Now discusses the Australian Taxation Office's (ATO) current compliance focus areas for employers, such as FBT, Payday Super, and PAYG. Experts Emma Rosenzweig, Hayley Lock, and Stacey Biggar provide insights.
- Payroll tax rulings, amnesties for certain Australian medical centres
KPMG Partners Keith Swan and Nathan Hamilton, with Senior Manager Farzana Ahmed, review new payroll tax rulings and amnesties affecting Australian taxpayers in various states and territories.
- Payday super – what employers need to know
Employers may need to update their systems and processes due to the introduction of payday superannuation. KPMG's Analyn Toledo and Alston Kam provide insights on these upcoming changes.
- ESG and Tax – Companies prepare for Australia’s enhanced public tax transparency rules
KPMG Tax Now discusses Australia's proposed legislation to enhance public tax transparency for multinational groups. Specialists cover international tax, transfer pricing, and ESG implications as the draft legislation progresses.
- The benefits of improving Operational Transfer Pricing
KPMG's Tim Keeling and Insight Software's Anna Sever discuss operational transfer pricing (OTP), detailing its advantages and the practical challenges involved in its implementation and management.
- Federal Budget 2023
KPMG partners Alia Lum and Clive Bird review the tax measures from the Australian Government’s 2023 Budget, explaining the potential impact on corporate and mid-market businesses.
- New intangibles integrity measure
KPMG's international tax specialists review draft legislation for a new intangibles integrity measure applying from July 1, 2023. This measure seeks to stop large multinational corporations from deducting payments for intangible assets ass…
- Collaboration for capacity, capability and competitiveness
Alun Needham and Philip Doyle discuss the importance of collaboration, highlighting how successful partnerships can foster business growth, innovation, and positive results for governments, universities, and industry.
- Thin capitalisation changes – what taxpayers should know
KPMG’s international tax specialists discuss draft legislation proposing changes to thin capitalisation rules, including two significant limitations on interest deductions.
- A new paradigm in global taxation – BEPS 2.0
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.
- Employer superannuation contributions in 2023
KPMG Tax Now hosts George Cressey, Sam Gathercole, and Zachary Thomas explore the challenges in modern payroll, focusing on how employers can accurately calculate and promptly pay superannuation contributions in 2023.
- How transaction taxes can be improved when using an Indirect Tax Engine
KPMG Tax Technology Director Ben Scull, with Mike Tomlinson and Andrew Hallsworth from Vertex, explore the benefits of tax engine software for tax functions, particularly in improving transaction taxes.
- What’s the latest on car parking fringe benefits?
KPMG Director Stacey Biggar, Senior Manager George Cressey, and Senior Consultant Sam Gathercole discuss the history and current view on car parking fringe benefits.
- Stamp duty and land tax updates
KPMG's Sarah Shaw and Primrose Mroczkowski cover important updates regarding stamp duty and land tax from 2022 and anticipate changes for 2023.
- Digital assets and the future of taxation
KPMG Partner Julian Humphrey and Director Peter Xing discuss the evolving landscape of digital assets, including cryptocurrency and regulation, and the Board of Taxation’s review of their tax treatment.
- International tax proposals: thin capitalisation, transparency and intangibles
KPMG Tax Now episode discussing key International Tax proposals from the October 2022 Federal Budget, including thin capitalisation, transparency and intangibles. Speakers include Peter Oliver, Tim Keeling, Denis Larkin, and Jenny Wong.
- Tax return due dates for individuals
ATO Assistant Commissioner Tim Loh and KPMG's Ursula Lepporoli discuss the individual tax return due date of 31 October.
- Federal Budget October 2022
Alia Lum and Clive Bird from KPMG analyze specific tax measures relevant to businesses, as detailed in the Federal Government's October 25, 2022 budget.
- FinTech take-up of R&D Tax Incentive
Georgia King-Siem and Dan Teper discuss trends in the fintech sector and explore companies' access to the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentive.
- Value of data in Research and Development Tax strategies
KPMG's Georgia King-Siem, Amanda Tirtadinata, and Matthew Osborn explore the role of data in optimizing research and development tax strategies and claims.
- Federal Budget 2022 overview
Alia Lum and Clive Bird from KPMG review the 2022 Federal Budget, covering significant announcements and their impact on businesses, industries, and the Australian economy.