Jim Chalmers has hit out at the opposition’s proposed $20,000 tax deduction for meal and entertainment expenses, labelling it a waste of taxpayer money.

Pitcher Partners has been accused of breaching its contractual obligations during the six years it provided tax services to a national law firm.

Although EOFY has passed, confusion around tax time often carries on well into the new financial year for small businesses and workers.

The new pathway program provides students with a "non-traditional route into the profession" focused on hands-on learning and real-world applications, the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) has ...