Ann Kayis-Kumar
School of Accounting, Auditing and Taxation - PhD (UNSW) | BCom (Distinction) / LLB (Honours) (UNSW) | FULT (UNSW) | GDLP (College of Law) | Solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW, Federal Court & High Court of Australia (non-practising)
Associate Professor Ann Kayis-Kumar is author of Taxing Multinationals (Oxford University Press, 2019) and co-author of the Australian CGT Handbook (since the 8th edition, Thomson Reuters, 2017). Ann's research conceptualises tax as a mechanism to achieve social justice across the taxpaying spectrum; ranging from improving the integrity of taxing multinationals to improving the wellbeing of financially vulnerable individuals and small businesses.
She is the Founding Director of UNSW Tax Clinic, an international award-winning platform for experiential work-integrated learning, innovative grassroots research and catalysing social impact across Australia.
Ann also serves on both university- and industry-level committees including as elected Deputy President of the UNSW Academic Board, Vice-President of the Australasian Tax Teachers’ Association, and is a member of The Tax Institute’s NSW Technical and SME & Tax Practitioner Committees.
From This Author
The tax system is being weaponised against domestic abuse victims
Financial abuse can leave victims with crippling tax debts, but legislative reform can help women in need of assistance, writes UNSW Business School's Ann Kayis-Kumar
Beware of ‘tax hacks’ to maximise your return this year
There are three important steps to follow in maximising your Australian tax return through deductions, writes UNSW Business School's Ann Kayis-Kumar
Three big challenges the federal budget 2024 needs to address
The federal budget 2024 is under pressure to address rising cost of living pressures and housing affordability concerns. Will the government deliver?
How to identify and support women facing economic abuse
Financial abuse can trap women in dangerous relationships, but pro-bono tax services can help victims gain financial independence and escape domestic violence
Navigating old tax debts (and relief options) in the wake of "Robotax"
Previously 'written off' tax debts can resurface, with the Australian Tax Office (ATO) pursuing billions in old debts, writes UNSW Business School's Ann Kayis-Kumar
Why do I owe tax? It could be because the LMITO is gone
The Low and Middle Income Tax Offset was a flawed idea. Now that it’s gone, our tax bills are up to $1500 higher, writes UNSW Business School's Ann Kayis-Kumar
Throwing a financial lifeline to struggling microbusinesses
Microbusinesses face a range of financial challenges, and help is often needed to manage pressing financial problems such as Australian Taxation Office (ATO) debts
How free tax advice can support financial wellbeing
New research reveals a crucial need for pro bono tax advice to help improve the financial wellbeing of vulnerable communities
Does paying for tax advice save money? Only if you’re wealthy
Tax advisers disproportionally help the wealthy minimise their taxes, write UNSW Business School's Youngdeok Lim, Ann Kayis-Kumar, and Chris Evans
Sometimes people can do with a break: 3 ways tax debt relief rules are too tough
Given that Australia's tax relief rules are outdated, policymakers should focus on three key points for reform, write UNSW Business School's Ann Kayis-Kumar, Kevin O'Rourke and Michael Walpole
3 keys to improving the mental health of SMEs in financial distress
The mental health of small business owners is suffering amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but research linking financial wellbeing and poor tax health offers vital insights to improving the outlook for SMEs, says UNSW Business School's Ann Kayis-Kumar
Should there be a cap on tax advice deductions?
There is a solution to help individuals and businesses better manage the cost of tax advice – but it does not involve a cap on deductions, says UNSW Business School's Dr Ann Kayis-Kumar
How a free tax clinic is rescuing the overwhelmed
A nationwide initiative meets a genuine and otherwise unmet community need
ATO can use global data leaks to pursue multinationals
Once the cat is out of the bag it's fair game