In today’s environment, the tax landscape resembles a shifting frontier, with practitioners navigating a complex and often unpredictable regulatory terrain. From Bendel and Section 99B to the evolving determinations from the ATO, the pace and breadth of change call for resilience, readiness, and renewed expertise.
This year’s program was carefully curated by the Convention Organising Committee to address the most pressing and complex issues facing tax practitioners today. Among the highlights, we explored the implications of Bendel on Division 7A and the broader treatment of private company benefits, and delved into the statutory presumption in the Federal Court and ART—a timely reflection on the balance between taxpayer rights and revenue protection. We’ll also examine the ATO’s approach to debt recovery, the nuances of international tax issues for SMEs, and practical guidance for navigating trickier tax issues in deceased estates. Together, these sessions offered not only technical depth but also critical perspectives to support sound decision-making in a rapidly evolving landscape. Beyond these core topics, delegates benefited from a range of sessions covering Part IVA, small business CGT concessions, AI implementation, unit trust structuring, estate planning, and more.