Beautiful storm rolling through the southern suburbs of Brisbane atm. Hopefully the rain protects the garden from the 39 degree day tomorrow. Stay safe in the heatwave. Go somewhere cool if you can, and hydrate. This level of heat kills if you don’t respect it.
Mark Molesworth
@taxnerdbdo.bsky.social
Tax Partner at BDO in Australia | Translator of complex tax situations with a passion for tax reform | Occasionally in the media | "Far too much personality to be a tax professional."
Once more I am cursing this time of year, as the ATO clears its decks for Christmas by releasing draft guidance material in the last working weeks. Could only be bettered by the release of new legislation . . . oops, spoke too soon! #ato #tax #firstworldtaxproblems
Speaking today at training for tax managers and CFOs. Reinforced to me that concision without oversimplification is the hallmark of knowing your subject.
In other news: “scientist” now most popular future career with six year olds everywhere.
CHART YOUR FART! Apparently CSIRO wants you to rate your farts on quality, quantity, aroma, loudness, and duration. Because Science or some bullshit. research.csiro.au/cshw/project...
Niche weekend tax activities: reading tribunal decisions and flipping between “I wish all tax litigants had competent representation” and “I wish some tax litigants just didn’t”