TaxVibe
Episodes
Tony Frost: Leadership Lessons for Tax Professionals
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TaxVibe, Julie Abdalla, FTI, Head of Tax & Legal at The Tax Institute talks with Tony Frost, a seasoned tax professional turned...
Empowering women through financial literacy
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TaxVibe, Julie Abdalla speaks with Natasha Janssens, a certified money coach and founder of Women with Sense, about the importance ...
The Federal Budget: A Media Circus?
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
TaxVibe is back! Our first episode for 2026 has now been published, and in this episode Tax Counsel John Storey chats with Paul Banister, Vice-Preside...
Tax Reform: Where are we now?
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TaxVibe, host Scott Treatt, CTA, engages with David Montani, CTA and author of Tax Wars, to discuss the complexities of tax reform ...
Unpacking the Complexity of Australian Tax Law
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TaxVibe, host Robyn Jacobson and tax expert John Storey delve into the complexities of Australian tax law. They explore the inheren...
Navigating Tax Ethics in an AI-Driven world
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tax Vibe, host Robyn Jacobson engages with Tracy Dunn, Director of Private Tax at EY, to explore the intersection of artificial int...
The Role of the Tax Ombudsman Explained
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Taxvibe, host Robyn Jacobson speaks with Ruth Owen, the Tax Ombudsman, about her role and the importance of effective communication...
Navigating Tax Time: Essential Insights with the ATO
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TaxVibe, host Robyn Jacobson speaks with Rob Thompson from the ATO about the critical period of Tax Time in Australia. They discuss...
End of Year Tax Issues 2025
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode of TaxVibe, a snippet of our member-only webinar, you'll hear presenters Robyn Jacobson, CTA, and Svetlana Kolyasnikova, CT...
The taxing impact of family breakdowns
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode of TaxVibe, Paul Hockridge, CTA, principal of Hockridge Advisory, delves into the tax implications following divorce and separa...
Division 7A under the ATO microscope
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn Jacobson, CTA, chats with Anthony Marvello, Assistant Commissioner, Client Engagement Group, ATO, about the enduring and evolving challenges of ...
Federal Budget 2025–26 Reflections & Insights
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You won't want to miss this bonus episode, where you'll get a sneak peek behind the closed doors of this week's member-only webinar: Fe...
Beyond Bendel: decoding the decision
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For the past 16 years, the question of whether an unpaid present entitlement (UPE) is a loan for Division 7A purposes has challenged the tax professio...
Spotting client risk before it bites
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of TaxVibe dives deep with Paul Banister, CTA, as we uncover the risks associated with new client relationships. Learn how to spot red fl...
2024 hits and misses, and expectations for 2025
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn chats with Tim Sandow, CTA, Tax Partner, BDO, and Julie Abdalla, FTI, Head of Tax & Legal at The Tax Institute w...
Tax Wars: the tax reform story
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn chats with David Montani, CTA, National Tax Director, about the exciting release of his upcoming book, Tax Wars – ...
Supporting clients amid firmer action on ATO debt collection
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn chats with Andy Milidoni, CTA, Partner, Johnson Winter Slattery, about how to support clients amid firmer action on ...
Can AI replace tax professionals?
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn chats with Adrian Cartland, Principal Solicitor of Cartland Law. Adrian is also the creator of Ailira, the Artificia...
Financial abuse – What’s tax got to do with it?
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Domestic violence is a national problem and has been labelled a crisis in recent times. But did you know that most cases of domestic violence have an ...
Talking TASA with the TPB
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this very topical episode, Robyn chats with Peter de Cure, Chair of the Tax Practitioners Board, about the latest changes to the regulation of the ...
Top Tax Time Tips for 2024
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tax time is here again! In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn Jacobson, CTA, chats with Robert Thomson, Assistant Commissioner and Tax Time Spokesperson ...
End of Year Tax Issues 2024
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode of TaxVibe, a snippet of our member-only webinar, you'll hear Robyn Jacobson, CTA, cover some of the hot tax topics to be a...
Federal Budget 2024-25: Highlights from our post-Budget Reflections panel webinar
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You won't want to miss this bonus episode of TaxVibe, where you'll get a sneak peek behind the closed doors of our member-only Federal Budge...
The tangled web of tax ethics
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded live at our SA Tax Forum, in this episode, Robyn Jacobson, CTA, chats with Tim Sandow, CTA, current Vice President of The Tax Institute and T...
SMSF shift: gear up for the latest changes
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Robyn takes a deep dive into all things self-managed superannuation funds with Liz Westover, FTI, Partner and National SMSF Leader, D...
Insights into the world of offshoring: is it for you?
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're experiencing staffing issues in your practice, this episode is worth a listen! Robyn chats with Jonathan Ryall, Co-Founder of Frontlin...
The 2024 tax terrain – treasure and traps included
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Strap yourselves in, this is a long episode full of reflections on 2023 and the biggest insights for 2024!Robyn hosts Todd Want CTA, The Tax Institute...
Shifting tax payment culture for taxpayers and employers
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn Jacobson, CTA chats with Vivek Chaudhary , Deputy Commissioner, Lodge and Pay, at the Australian Taxation Office, ab...
Improving the administration and integrity of the tax system for all taxpayers
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever wondered who conducts independent tax dispute investigations for taxpayers and is committed to ensuring the tax system is administere...
The Superannuation landscape: an ATO perspective
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn chats with Emma Rosenzweig, Deputy Commissioner, Superannuation & Employer Obligations, ATO, about the current S...
Uncertainty vs. certainty in death and taxes
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn chats with Ian Raspin, estate taxation specialist and Managing Director, BNR Partners, about his broad experience in...
Getting tax returns right the first time
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s that time of the year again – tax time! In this episode, Robyn Jacobson chats with Tim Loh, Assistant Commissioner and Tax Time Spokesperson ...
Why your favourite colour matters for your data security
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From the archives — recorded at The Tax Summit in October 2022, this is an in-depth discussion between our own Senior Advocate, Robyn Jacobson, CTA,...
Bonus Episode: Federal Budget 2023-24
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You won't want to miss this bonus episode of TaxVibe, where you'll get a special insight into our post-Federal Budget reflections - a sneak ...
True crime, tax and reform — oh my!
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve pulled this one from the archives — recorded at The Tax Summit in October 2022, it’s a candid chat between our own Senior Advocate, Robyn ...
Episode 26 — Championing small & family business
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Small businesses aren’t just shrink-wrapped large corporates” - The Hon. Bruce Billson GAICD.In this episode, our guest, Bruce Billson, tells t...
Episode 25: Tax clinics — making a real difference
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever wondered about tax clinics, this is the episode for you.Scott chats with Dr Rob Whait, CTA, Senior Lecturer in taxation at UniSA, ...
Episode 24 — Raising the bar of tax teaching in Australasia
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TaxVibe, Scott chats with Annette Morgan CTA. Annette is a senior lecturer in taxation at Curtin University, Co-Founder and Clinic ...
Episode 23 — Companies v Trusts – the victor
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The showdown of companies versus trusts.In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn chats with John Ioannou CTA, Principal Lawyer and National Head of Tax, Macp...
Episode 22 — Superannuation Guarantee landscape: an ATO perspective
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn chats with Emma Rosenzweig, Deputy Commissioner, Superannuation & Employer Obligations, ATO, about the current l...
Episode 21 — Top Tax Time tips for 2022
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn chats with Tim Loh, Assistant Commissioner, Experience and Government, Individuals and Intermediaries and Tax Time s...
Episode 20 — The latest changes in superannuation
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Bonus Episode — Post-election reflections
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn chats with Julie Abdalla, FTI, Tax Counsel at The Tax Institute about what the recent Federal election outcome means...
Episode 19 — Bitcoin, NFTs and crypto assets: tax treatment explained
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn chats with Tracey Dunn, Associate Director, Tax Services, RSM Australia, about the tax implications of acquiring, ho...
Episode 18 — Unpacking the ATO’s section 100A draft guidance
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn chats with Jonathan Ortner, Tax Director, Arnold Bloch Liebler, about section 100A of the Income Tax Assessment Act ...
Episode 17 — Tax and technology: transformed
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn chats with Alan FitzGerald, Founder of Practice Connections Advisory, about tax and the current technology landscape...
Episode 16 — 2022 in our sights
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn chats with Julie Abdalla, FTI, Tax Counsel at The Tax Institute about what’s in store on the tax front for the yea...
Episode 15 — Taking a wellness break and 2022 vision
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host and Senior Advocate, Robyn Jacobson, CTA chats with Jerome Tse, CTA, Partner at King & Wood Mallesons and Marg Marshall, CTA...
Episode 14 — What’s on the radar with SMSFs?
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn chats with Liz Westover, Partner and the National SMSF Leader at Deloitte, about the current state of play with self...
Episode 13 — Delving into trusts and unpaid present entitlements
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn chats with Paul Hockridge, Principal, Hockridge Advisory Pty Ltd, about the current state of play with trusts and un...
Episode 12 — Walking the tax dispute pathway
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn chats with Jerome Tse, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons and current Vice President of The Tax Institute, and Scott...
Episode 11 — Taking stock of COVID-19 support measures
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn chats with Scott Treatt, CTA, General Manager, Tax Policy and Advocacy, at The Tax Institute about the range of COVI...
Episode 10 — Tax time tips
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn chats with Tim Loh, CTA, Assistant Commissioner, Experience and Government, Individuals and Intermediaries and Tax T...
Bonus Episode — Post-budget reflections and insights
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Post-Budget edition of TaxVibe, Robyn will discuss the key tax and superannuation measures announced as part of the Federal Budget 202...
Episode 9 — Tapping into the tax community
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn chats with the President of The Tax Institute, Peter Godber, about being a member of the tax community during a chan...
Episode 8 — Accidental property developers
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn chats with Leanne Connor, Director, WGC Advisors Pty Ltd, about the taxation treatment of property, held as a home, ...
Episode 7 — Insiders’ look at the IGTO
28 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn chats with the Inspector-General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman, Karen Payne, about the importance of her role a...
Episode 6 — Superannuation: not so super
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn chats with two superannuation experts, Jemma Sanderson, CTA, Coopers Partners, and Julie Dolan, KPMG, about a range ...
Episode 5 — Tax sleepers for trusts
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn chats with Justin Byrne, Queensland Bar about some of the sleepers regarding trusts and the focus areas of the ATO. ...
Episode 4 — JobMaker
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn chats with James O’Halloran, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Stimulus Branch, ATO, about the Government’s new JobM...
Episode 3 — Where a career in tax can take you
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn chats with Julianne Jaques, a Senior Counsel at the Victorian Bar and a member of the Board of Taxation and the Tax ...
Episode 2 — Advocacy, the tax profession and 2021 outlook
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TaxVibe, Robyn chats with the CEO at The Tax Institute, Giles Hurst, about the power of advocacy and the role of The Tax Institute ...
Episode 1 — Tax reform: the Case for Change
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this inaugural episode of TaxVibe, Robyn Jacobson, CTA chats with the Director, Tax Policy & Technical at The Tax Institute, Andrew Mills CTA (...