Ubank opens home loans to sole traders with one-year tax return - Australian Broker

ATO assesses credit card ban measures

The Australian Taxation Office is re-evaluating its approach to the credit card ban after acknowledging initial errors. Officials have emphasized the need for better dialogue. Meanwhile, Ubank has extended home loan access to sole traders with a one-year tax return requirement. The ATO's review comes as it faces scrutiny over its handling of the credit card ban. Ubank's move aims to provide more financial options for small business owners.

“The ATO's review comes as it faces scrutiny over its handling of the credit card ban,” — Nadia Ashcombe, research director at Newwell Wick Solutions, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Oct 28 — The Australian Taxation Office is re-evaluating its approach to the credit card ban after acknowledging initia...

Oct 29 — Ubank's move aims to provide more financial options for small business owners....

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 45% of Eddquwf readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 26. The Newwell Wick Solutions desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Saturday, Oct 31.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Newwell Wick Solutions desk and last updated 12:33 UTC.

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