
KPMG Tax Now
The KPMG Tax Now podcast series offers you unparalleled access to key analysis and discussion in tax, economics, regulation and compliance.
Latest episodes

Aug 27, 2024 • 27min
Australia’s hybrid mismatch rules - the new compliance landscape
KPMG Australia's Lead Partner for International Tax Peter Oliver, is joined by Partner Jennifer Ta, Principal Director Fabian Fedele and Senior Manager Josefina Martinez, as they discuss the Australian Taxation Office's current guidance and expectations on compliance in relation to the hybrid mismatch rules, and how multinational companies can take steps in preparation and response.
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Jun 11, 2024 • 26min
A.I. in tax - after the hype, what next for tax professionals?
Barry Sullivan and Ed Hewings discuss AI's impact on tax functions, including automation, strategic partnering, skill set shifts, and risk identification. They emphasize the importance of governance, human oversight, and adapting to evolving regulations in deploying AI technology.

May 29, 2024 • 31min
Tax time for individuals - key focus areas for the ATO in 2024
Ursula Lepporoli, a KPMG Partner and expert in Global Mobility Services, teams up with Rob Thomson, Assistant Commissioner at the ATO. They dive into Australia's Stage 3 tax changes, highlighting how these will impact individual taxpayers. The conversation covers essential deductions like work-related expenses and rental property claims, emphasizing the importance of accurate record-keeping. They also introduce the My Deductions app for effective tracking. Finally, valuable tips on optimal lodging times and ensuring tax return accuracy are shared.

May 14, 2024 • 12min
Federal Budget 2024 - tax implications for business
KPMG Partner Gabby Burcul and Partner Clive Bird explore the various measures announced the Australian Government’s 2024 Budget, particularly the tax implications for business.

Apr 30, 2024 • 23min
Electric vehicles - novated leasing, tax exemptions and range anxiety
KPMG Workforce Advisory Partner Hayley Lock, David O’Connor - Regional Manager - Customer Development, Maxxia, and KPMG Employment Tax Senior Consultant Sam Gathercole explore novated leases for electric vehicles, the fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemption, relevant ATO guidance for employers and what you can claim when charging the car at home.
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Mar 21, 2024 • 26min
Sharing your company's approach to tax - what Australia's proposed mandatory public disclosures will mean
In this episode, KPMG Tax Governance and Transparency Partner Phil Beswick, along with Director Jenny Wong - KPMG's Asia Pacific Lead in ESG Tax – discuss the key features and complexities of Australia's proposed country by country tax reporting rules of February 2024.
The episode also examines how multinational entities can embrace these changes to build trust and credibility, in addition to safe-guarding their long-term reputation.
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Feb 27, 2024 • 22min
Core GST, income tax challenges for build to rent projects
In this episode, KPMG Partner Matt Ervin and Director Rebecca Lawrence discuss current income tax and GST legislation and what it might look like in the future for the emerging asset class known as build to rent (BTR).
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Feb 11, 2024 • 41min
International Tax: Intangibles, royalties and the global minimum tax
KPMG Partners Peter Oliver, Alia Lum and Denis Larkin, along with Manager Lydia Morris, reflect on international tax developments as they affect multinational entities, including recent case law and guidance on intangibles and royalties, preparing for Pillar 2 and other developments.

Nov 20, 2023 • 30min
Understanding build to rent - key Australian state taxation challenges
In this episode, KPMG Partner Sarah Shaw and Senior Manager Tessa Livingston discuss what constitutes a build to rent (BTR) development, and the various stamp duty, land tax and surcharge concessions that are available for BTR projects in Australia.
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Nov 6, 2023 • 29min
FBT, Payday Super, PAYG: Understanding the ATO’s latest focus areas for employers
This podcast episode features Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Deputy Commissioner - Superannuation and Employer Obligations - Emma Rosenzweig, along with KPMG Workplace Advisory Partner Hayley Lock and Director Stacey Biggar, as they discuss the ATO's compliance focus areas, technical updates and finding a career in tax.
KPMG Tax Now is a digital hub of up-to-the-minute tax news, analysis and opinion – delivered how and when you want it.