Championing Fairness in the Tax System A Follow-Up with the Taxation Ombudsman

In an era where transparency, integrity, and trust in public institutions are under increasing scrutiny, the role of oversight bodies such as the Inspector-General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman (IGTO) […]

Transcript Ruth Owen Tax Ombudsman Meeting with Ky Wilson, Institute of Financial Professionals Australia (IFPA)

At a time when Australia’s tax agents and financial professionals face growing administrative burdens it is crucial that their concerns are heard. Institute of Financial Professionals Australia (IFPA) Acting General […]

Submission on Delivering Better Financial Outcomes exposure draft legislation

On 2 May 2025, the Institute of Financial Professionals Australia (IFPA) lodged its submission on the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes exposure draft legislation. While IFPA welcomes the Government’s intent to […]

A Letter from the Coalition

The Hon Luke Howarth MP has written to the Institute of Financial Professionals Australia (IFPA) outlining the Coalition’s plan to support financial professionals by reducing red tape, cutting costs, and strengthening […]

Letter to the Commissioner

On 24 April, the Institute of Financial Professionals Australia (IFPA) wrote to Mr Rob Heferen, Commissioner of Taxation, regarding a recent Tribunal decision involving a disallowed meal expense claim by […]

Submission on payday super exposure draft legislation

On 11 April 2025, the Institute of Financial Professionals Australia (IFPA) lodged its submission on the payday super exposure draft legislation to address unpaid super. While IFPA supports the proposed […]

Submission on CSLR – Post Implementation Review

On 28 February 2025, the Institute of Financial Professionals Australia (IFPA) lodged its submission on the post implementation review of the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR). In principle, IFPA […]

Joint Submission on TR 2013/5A1 – Addendum Income tax: when a super income stream commences and ceases

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, CPA Australia, Institute of Financial Professionals Australia, Institute of Public Accountants, and the SMSF Association (collectively the ‘Joint Bodies’) welcomes the opportunity to provide […]

2025-26 Pre-Budget submission

On 31 January 2025, the Institute of Financial Professionals Australia (IFPA) submitted its 2025-26 Pre-Budget submission on tax, superannuation and financial services matters. In brief, IFPA is urging the Federal […]

Submission on ATO LCR 2021/2DC and TR 2010/DC2

The Joint Bodies, including the Institute of Financial Professionals Australia (IFPA), have raised concerns about two ATO rulings: Law Companion Ruling LCR 2021/2DC, which deals with non-arm’s length income and […]