{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68c8d9069445f7a95104183c/6ad9bd440a858cda44681b62?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Belinda Raso: The Social Media Accountant ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68c8d9069445f7a95104183c/1792654361453-8edfe4a7-0a7d-4029-81f3-3ecbd0dda1bf.jpeg?height=200","description":"<h1>Belinda Raso: Taking on Australia&#39;s Tax System, One Viral Video at a Time</h1><p>What happens when an accountant decides to challenge Australia&#39;s tax system — and hundreds of thousands of people start listening?</p><p><br></p><p>This week on <em>What I Learned in Business (That Didn&#39;t Kill Me!)</em>, I&#39;m joined by <strong>Belinda Raso</strong>, founder of Tax Invest Accounting, award-winning accountant, social-media personality and co-host of the <em>B Squared</em> podcast.</p><p><br></p><p>Belinda&#39;s journey is anything but conventional. Leaving school after Year 10, she built a successful career in retail management with Coles and Woolworths before a life-changing accident forced her to reconsider her future. A chance encounter with accounting at TAFE eventually led her to establish Tax Invest Accounting in 2003 — although not without some extraordinary obstacles along the way.</p><p><br></p><p>More than two decades later, Belinda has become a prominent voice in Australia&#39;s debate about taxation and economic policy, using social media to demystify complex issues and challenge government thinking.</p><p><br></p><p>In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore:</p><ul><li><strong>An unconventional career:</strong> From leaving school early and managing supermarkets to building her own accounting practice.</li><li><strong>Overcoming adversity:</strong> A near-fatal accident, professional setbacks and the fight to establish herself as a tax agent.</li><li><strong>The accidental influencer:</strong> How a simple video explaining tax changes attracted nearly two million views and helped launch her social-media profile.</li><li><strong>Australia&#39;s tax system:</strong> Why tax complexity, bracket creep and the burden on small business are becoming increasingly contentious.</li><li><strong>Negative gearing and housing affordability:</strong> Are property investors being unfairly blamed for Australia&#39;s housing crisis, and what reforms would actually make a difference?</li><li><strong>The Henry Tax Review:</strong> Why so many of the fundamental questions raised in the landmark 2010 review remain unresolved.</li><li><strong>Small-business survival:</strong> What Belinda has learned from more than 20 years advising business owners — and the mistakes she sees repeated.</li><li><strong>Taking on the ATO:</strong> How her outspoken social-media commentary attracted the attention of Australia&#39;s tax regulator.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Belinda is passionate, outspoken and unafraid to question conventional wisdom. Whether you agree with her views or not, she offers an interesting perspective on the relationship between taxation, government policy, small business and the everyday Australian.</p><p><br></p><p>It&#39;s also a story about resilience, reinvention and discovering an unexpected platform to make your voice heard.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Belinda:</strong></p><p>Tax Invest Accounting: <a href=\"https://www.taxinvestaccounting.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.taxinvestaccounting.com.au/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/taxinvestaccounting/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/taxinvestaccounting/</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-raso-764a9619/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-raso-764a9619/</a></p><p><strong>Connect with James:</strong></p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://jameshstewart.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://jameshstewart.com</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-h-stewart-gaicd-83b46a9/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-h-stewart-gaicd-83b46a9/</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoy <em>What I Learned in Business (That Didn&#39;t Kill Me!)</em>, please follow the podcast, leave a review and share this episode.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of James Stewart or the podcast. This episode is provided for general information and discussion purposes only and does not constitute financial, taxation, legal or investment advice. Taxation laws, government policies and individual circumstances can change. Listeners should seek independent professional advice appropriate to their circumstances before making financial, taxation or investment decisions. References to proposed policy changes should not be interpreted as changes that have been enacted into law.</p>","author_name":"James H Stewart"}