Byrnes Accounting and Financial

01/10/2026

A tax agent has argued that the proposed trust tax legislation will “almost exclusively” hurt low- to middle-income earners while leaving high-income earners untouched.

A tax agent has argued that the proposed trust tax legislation will “almost exclusively” hurt low- to middle-income earners while leaving high-income earners untouched.

25/09/2026

More than 2 million Australian investment properties may be affected by the CGT changes coming into force next July, significantly changing tax bills after property sales.

More than 2 million Australian investment properties may be affected by the CGT changes coming into force next July, significantly changing tax bills after property sales.

07/08/2026

The Tax Office and Beyond Blue have explored some of the stressors currently being experienced by the profession and their impact on mental health in a recent wellbeing support session.

The Tax Office and Beyond Blue have explored some of the stressors currently being experienced by the profession and their impact on mental health in a recent wellbeing support session.

19/06/2026

The prime minister and treasurer have made changes to previously announced budget measures, with new tax concessions set to cost the country $475 million over the forward estimates.

The prime minister and treasurer have made changes to previously announced budget measures, with new tax concessions set to cost the country $475 million over the forward estimates.

05/06/2026

Some Australians are missing out on important tax deductions by underestimating the complexity of their tax affairs, H&R Block research has revealed.

Some Australians are missing out on important tax deductions by underestimating the complexity of their tax affairs, H&R Block research has revealed.

22/05/2026

The budget may have done what years of commentary about the future of the profession couldn't: killed the 'death of accountants' spin.

The budget may have done what years of commentary about the future of the profession couldn't: killed the 'death of accountants' spin.

15/05/2026

Recent Intuit research has revealed a reversal of past sentiment regarding the impact of AI on growth, with many small and mid-size businesses harnessing AI for expansion and efficiency rather than labour replacement.

Recent Intuit research has revealed a reversal of past sentiment regarding the impact of AI on growth, with many small and mid-size businesses harnessing AI for expansion and efficiency rather than labour replacement.

07/05/2026

The shift to Payday Super on 1 July will mean employers can no longer rely on superannuation as a de facto cash flow buffer, potentially bringing forward insolvency events, according to Jirsch Sutherland.

The shift to Payday Super on 1 July will mean employers can no longer rely on superannuation as a de facto cash flow buffer, potentially bringing forward insolvency events, according to Jirsch Sutherland.

01/05/2026

The ATO has cautioned Australians to be wary of information from third-party sources, such as AI platforms and finfluencers, as tax time approaches.

The ATO has cautioned Australians to be wary of information from third-party sources, such as AI platforms and finfluencers, as tax time approaches.

24/04/2026

This ANZAC Day, we pause to remember and honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who have served our country. Lest we forget 🌺