Tax Yak Podcast

Hosted by TaxBanter’s training team and joined by industry experts, the podcast blends technical depth with accessible explanations, making it valuable for accountants, advisers, wealth professionals and anyone wanting to stay informed about the constantly evolving tax landscape. 

Tax Yak Podcast

Hosted by TaxBanter’s training team and joined by industry experts, the podcast blends technical depth with accessible explanations, making it valuable for accountants, advisers, wealth professionals and anyone wanting to stay informed about the constantly evolving tax landscape. 

Explore the Tax Yak Podcast Today

Tax Yak is TaxBanter’s flagship podcast series where experienced tax trainers and specialist guests break down complex, emerging and topical issues in Australian taxation. Each episode dives into a different area of tax, ranging from cyber security risks, Division 7A, UPEs, small business restructures, ATO enforcement activity, TPB matters, CGT traps, and more, giving listeners practical insights grounded in realworld scenarios and current regulatory expectations.

Stay ahead of the latest tax changes

Join thousands of savvy Australian tax professionals and be the first to know about the latest tax changes and regulatory updates, delivered straight to your inbox.

Explore the Tax Yak Podcast Today

Tax Yak is TaxBanter’s flagship podcast series where experienced tax trainers and specialist guests break down complex, emerging and topical issues in Australian taxation. Each episode dives into a different area of tax, ranging from cyber security risks, Division 7A, UPEs, small business restructures, ATO enforcement activity, TPB matters, CGT traps, and more, giving listeners practical insights grounded in realworld scenarios and current regulatory expectations.

Stay ahead of the latest tax changes

Join thousands of savvy Australian tax professionals and be the first to know about the latest tax changes and regulatory updates, delivered straight to your inbox.

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Episode 73: The AML Tranche 2 Deadline Accountants Can’t Ignore

In this episode of Tax Yak, your co-host George Housakos (Senior Tax Trainer - TaxBanter) yaks with Conrad Gilbert (Knowledge Shop) -in order to determine
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Episode 71: Cyber Security for Accounting & Wealth Firms: Cyber Threats and Your Compliance Obligations

Accounting and wealth advisory firms are increasingly prime targets for cyber criminals. You’re holding highly sensitive financial and personal information, and attackers know that even
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Episode 70: Denying tax deductions for ATO interest charges

In this episode of Tax Yak, Tiffany Douglas chats with colleague George Housakos, senior tax trainer at TaxBanter, about a significant issue facing the tax
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Episode 69: Beyond Bendel: When is a UPE not a loan?

In this episode of TaxYak, we deep dive into the burning issues resulting from the Full Federal Court's 3:0 decision in favour of the taxpayer
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Episode 68: Navigating Small Business Restructures

With a focus on eligibility and practical application, this episode dives into the complexities of restructuring options for small businesses. Whether you’re facing financial uncertainty
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Episode 67: Bankruptcy Essentials & Small Business Restructures

In this episode, we explore ATO-issued notices such as Director Penalty Notices, Statutory Demands, and more.
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Tax Yak Episode 66: Responding to ATO Enforcement Notices

Dive into the best practices for handling ATO-issued Director Penalty Notices, Statutory Demands, Garnishee Notices, and Credit Report Bureau Notifications.
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Tax Yak Episode 65: TPB matters (Part 2)

This episode, focuses on the new Legislative Instrument registered on 2 July 2024 titled Tax Agent Services (Code of Professional Conduct) Determination 2024 (for registered
Tax Yak Cover Page 2026

Episode 73: The AML Tranche 2 Deadline Accountants Can’t Ignore

In this episode of Tax Yak, your co-host George Housakos (Senior Tax Trainer - TaxBanter) yaks with Conrad Gilbert (Knowledge Shop) -in order to determine
Tax Yak Cover Page 2026

Episode 71: Cyber Security for Accounting & Wealth Firms: Cyber Threats and Your Compliance Obligations

Accounting and wealth advisory firms are increasingly prime targets for cyber criminals. You’re holding highly sensitive financial and personal information, and attackers know that even
Tax Yak Cover Page 2026

Episode 70: Denying tax deductions for ATO interest charges

In this episode of Tax Yak, Tiffany Douglas chats with colleague George Housakos, senior tax trainer at TaxBanter, about a significant issue facing the tax
Tax Yak Cover Page 2026

Episode 69: Beyond Bendel: When is a UPE not a loan?

In this episode of TaxYak, we deep dive into the burning issues resulting from the Full Federal Court's 3:0 decision in favour of the taxpayer
Tax Yak Cover Page 2026

Episode 68: Navigating Small Business Restructures

With a focus on eligibility and practical application, this episode dives into the complexities of restructuring options for small businesses. Whether you’re facing financial uncertainty
Tax Yak Cover Page 2026

Episode 67: Bankruptcy Essentials & Small Business Restructures

In this episode, we explore ATO-issued notices such as Director Penalty Notices, Statutory Demands, and more.
Tax Yak Cover Page 2026

Tax Yak Episode 66: Responding to ATO Enforcement Notices

Dive into the best practices for handling ATO-issued Director Penalty Notices, Statutory Demands, Garnishee Notices, and Credit Report Bureau Notifications.
Tax Yak Cover Page 2026

Tax Yak Episode 65: TPB matters (Part 2)

This episode, focuses on the new Legislative Instrument registered on 2 July 2024 titled Tax Agent Services (Code of Professional Conduct) Determination 2024 (for registered

The Federal Budget Report is Now Available

On Tuesday 12 May, Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the Federal Budget. TaxBanter have prepared a detailed summary of the Government’s 2026-27 Federal Budget which is now available on the TaxBanter website.