Tax Yak – a podcast by TaxBanter.

How does our tax system measure up internationally? Do you have clients who live and work overseas?

In this episode of Tax Yak, Robyn yaks with a fellow TaxBanter trainer, Michael Messner, about:

• how Australia’s tax system compares with similar jurisdictions and those in the Asian region;
• the issues that arise for the mobile workforce, those who live and work overseas or are moving in and out of Australia;
• how to determine someone’s residency status in today’s modern world.

Host: Robyn Jacobson

Guest: Michael Messner
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-messner/

Recorded: 15 February 2019

There have been recent changes to GST laws that affect real property sale contracts.

In this episode of Tax Yak, host Robyn Jacobson yaks with Webb Martin Consulting director Simon Calabria about these contracts and the increasing role of tax-related clauses and what they mean for suppliers and vendors entering into sale contracts.

They discuss a range of issues, including GST clauses and standard form contracts generally, and the more recent additions of specific clauses to cater for law changes, such as for the residential withholding rules and foreign resident capital gains withholding rules.

Host: Robyn Jacobson

Guest: Simon Calabria
simonc@webbmartinconsulting.com.au
https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-calabria-0a257613/

Recorded: 21 January 2019

In this episode of Tax Yak, host Robyn Jacobson yaks with Alan Fitzgerald, Founder of ‘Practice Connections’ about the future of tax and technology.

Robyn and Alan discuss how the constant evolution and rapid pace of technological change present both challenges and opportunities for tax compliance practices. Alan shares his nearly 20 years of experience working with tax and accounting software, along with his industry insights.

Host: Robyn Jacobson

Guest: Alan Fitzgerald
https://www.linkedin.com/in/arfitzgerald/
www.practiceconnections.com.au

Recorded: 21 January 2019

In this final episode of Tax Yak for 2018, host Robyn Jacobson yaks with TaxBanter director, Neil Jones, to wrap up the year of tax.

In what has been a particularly tumultuous year in Federal politics, Robyn and Neil discuss what has been achieved during 2018, what is still outstanding as we head into the Summer break, and what we can expect in the New Year with limited Parliamentary sitting days until the Federal Election.

Host: Robyn Jacobson

Guest: Neil Jones

Recorded: 17 December 2018 (pre-release of MYEFO)

There are plenty of stories about tax disputes with the ATO. Do tax agents always get it right when they handle tax disputes?

In episode 9 of Tax Yak, host Robyn Jacobson yaks with Arthur Athanasiou – partner at Thomson Geer, accredited tax law specialist, author, conference presenter and commentator on taxation – about his experience in handling tax disputes for tax agents and the ATO’s increased focus on tax agents.

Host: Robyn Jacobson

Guest: Arthur Athanasiou

Recorded: 29 November 2018

Our newest Tax Yak episode is now live! The most popular Banter Blog of all time covers work-related expenses, so we recorded an episode of Tax Yak for those of you interested in learning more about the topic. Listeners will get the insights of host Robyn Jacobson and special guest Jenny Daborn, both of whom are senior trainers here at TaxBanter.

Host: Robyn Jacobson

Guest: Jenny Daborn

Recorded: 3 December 2018

The tax profession and SME community have waited for more than 6 years for details of the Government’s proposed changes to Division 7A.

In this episode of Tax Yak, host Robyn Jacobson yaks with Arthur Athanasiou — Partner at Thomson Geer, accredited tax law specialist, author, conference presenter, and commentator on taxation — about the recently released Division 7A consultation paper.

They discuss the 10-year loan model, UPEs, the safe harbour rules, how breaches will be dealt with, and more. What are the surprises? What is missing? And where to from here?

Host: Robyn Jacobson

Guest: Arthur Athanasiou

Recorded: 19 October 2018