What does AI understand about the future of tax preparation and compliance? I asked ChatGPT to generate an image of an accountant who is diligent with preparing his tax returns for his clients. Here is what I got. Then I asked for greater tax compliance “Here is...
AI hallucinated citations have been used in a UK tax case. The headnotes promise a wild ride “appellant relied on case law which could not be found on any legal website – whether cases generated by artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT – yes, case law invented...
On 9th November 2023 the ATO has released web guidance in relation to decentralised finance and wrapping crypto transactions. I presented the below example over a year ago at seminars for The Tax Institute, private clients, and in submissions to Treasury. The ATO has...
10 Things I Hate About Your R&D Claim The Australian Government offers a generous incentive for Australian companies to conduct R&D activities in Australia. The ATO can refund up to 45% of your R&D expenditure. Such an attractive proposition leads many to...
Payroll Tax Payroll Tax and Healthcare Clinics RevenueSA have announced a payroll tax amnesty for medical clinics in South Australia. Medical centres around Australia have been put on notice since the release of the judgement in Thomas and Naaz Pty Ltd v Chief...
ChatGPT For Lawyers “The first thing we do, lets [replace] all the lawyers”Another day, another prediction that Artificial Intelligence (“AI”), is going to replace lawyers. As a lawyer who has been building AI for nearly 10 years it seems proper comment. In summary,...