Tax agents used in new scam
Fraudsters are impersonating both the ATO and tax agents in an attempt to scam funds from taxpayers.
TAX • Fri, 07 Sep 2018
ATO flags alternatives, flexibility for next STP deadline
Hundreds of thousands of micro-businesses may be allowed alternative reporting mechanisms under the Single Touch Payroll regime, which is set to come into effect for ...
Franking credits, outsourcing targeted as multimillion dollar tax gap published
The ATO has released its tax gap findings for superannuation, showing franking credits and outsourced data form part of the reasons for non-compliance by small and large ...
TAX • Wed, 05 Sep 2018
40,000 on board with STP but big deferrals slow take-up
Approximately 40,000 employers have implemented Single Touch Payroll reporting, despite deferrals from software providers creating staged implementation past deadline
ATO confirms changes to ‘bugbear’ reporting issue
The Tax Office’s STP boss has confirmed the ATO has moved to correct a reporting headache for tax and BAS agents.
IPA locks in new exec appointment
The Institute of Public Accountants has appointed a new lead within in its education department.
APPOINTMENTS • Wed, 05 Sep 2018
$2.3m in scams, dodgy contracts sting taxpayers, businesses
The competition regulator has found scams and unfair contracts are among the core issues affecting small business clients so far in 2018, and said the sector should ...
TAX • Tue, 28 Aug 2018
Small biz accountants, bookkeepers on notice as audit locked in
About 200 businesses will be getting a visit from the workplace regulator in the coming months, after a spate of non-compliance tip-offs.
New PM announced, accountants push for stability
Accountants are hopeful Australia's new prime minister can ensure the tax reform agenda is not again adversely impacted by infighting and political campaigning.
BUSINESS • Fri, 24 Aug 2018
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