Tax Tales by NTAA
Tax Tales is the free podcast by the National Tax and Accountants' Association Ltd for accountants who live and breathe tax. Hosted by Robyn Jacobson, Senior Advocate at NTAA, each episode features real conversations with leading minds in the tax profession. Listen now.
August Edition
Tax and Tears: When a relationship breakdown becomes taxing
In this episode of Tax Tales, Robyn talks with Paul Hockridge, Principal of Hockridge Advisory, to discuss how to navigate the tax implications when a relationship breaks down.
They cover the CGT rollover, extracting assets from private companies and trusts, superannuation splits and insurance, estate planning traps and how the 2026 Budget reforms land on separating couples. They also discuss the ethical considerations tax practitioners face in managing conflicts of interest.
July Edition
Tax Time 2026: The ATO's Key Tips and Focus Areas
In this episode of Tax Tales, Robyn talks with the ATO's Tax Time Spokesperson, Anita Challen, to discuss Tax Time 2026.
They cover everything from under-declared income and dodgy deductions to the new holiday-home ruling, MyGov scams and the ATO's tougher stance on GIC and penalty remissions.
June Edition
A chat with the Ombudsman
In this episode of Tax Tales, Robyn sits down with Tax Ombudsman Ruth Owen CBE to unpack the real pressure points in Australia's tax system.
May Edition
FBT 2026: Practical Issues, Updates and What to Watch
In this episode of Tax Tales, Robyn sits down with Senior Taxation Manager at NTAA, Andrew Gardiner to unpack what’s new in FBT and what you need to know to ensure your clients comply with their obligations. Including the implications of the Toowoomba decision on car parking benefits.
April Edition
How can accountants navigate Part IVA? A practical guide
In this first episode of Tax Tales, Robyn Jacobson chats with Dr Julianne Jaques KC about the general anti-avoidance rule in the tax law, Part IVA.
Together, they unpack Part IVA, how practitioners can spot a potential problem and why it remains one of the ATO’s most powerful anti-avoidance tools.