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The most common EOFY tax questions answered
Although EOFY has passed, confusion around tax time often carries on well into the new financial year for small businesses and workers.
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$10k remedy for dismissed worker remains unpaid as company owes ATO $330k
An unfair dismissal case has left a worker scrambling to receive her owed remedies, with the company yet to reimburse her nearly a year after the proceedings concluded.
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Forvis Mazars poaches former Big 4 partner
The international audit, tax and advisory services firm is welcoming its newly appointed partner, Brad Savage.
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HLB Mann Judd names 4 partners, 6 directors
The accounting and advisory firm has unveiled several partner and director appointments across the Australasian association to grow its client offerings.
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Salary packaging can save taxpayers thousands, association says
The National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association (NALSPA) has reminded taxpayers of salary packaging arrangements that could help them reduce their tax bi...
FWO slammed for ‘useless’ review of small business definition
Small business advocates are calling on the Fair Work Ombudsman to deliver meaningful reform of the small business definition, following its “hugely disappointing” re...
TPB bans tax fraudster for 3 years
Sydney tax agent William Gage has had his registration terminated by the Tax Practitioners Board for fraud and misconduct.
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Professional services company fined $40k over failure to back pay worker
A Perth-based professional services company, which provided accounting services, and its former director have been slapped with $39,600 in penalties through the Fair Work...
William Buck Canberra unveils partner appointment and strategic merger
William Buck Canberra has appointed a new partner in its business advisory division following its merger with local Canberra firm, Dot Advisory.
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Cutcher & Neale, BBB Partners join forces to strengthen national presence
The accounting and advisory firm has revealed a merger with BBB Partners to build its involvement and presence among medical and professional clients.
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Taxpayers warned to steer clear of family trust distributions tax trap
Practitioners are warning taxpayers to be wary of the common pitfalls and risks associated with family trust elections, despite their valuable tax concessions.
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GST’s ‘structural weakness’ at heart of tax reform conversation
Accountants are calling on the government to deliver fundamental reform of GST as it passes the 25-year mark since its introduction.
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Ballarat tax agent banned for 3 years for professional misconduct
A Ballarat-based tax agent has been deregistered and banned from registration by the TPB for three years due to professional misconduct.
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Pitcher Partners names 5 new partners
To kick off the new financial year, Pitcher Partners has promoted five to its national partnership to grow its client offerings and services.
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PM refuses to be drawn in on Keating’s criticism of super tax
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has continued to dodge questions around the proposed $3 million super tax, even as the boss of the ACTU has called for its indexation.
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Law firm takes on 50-year-old tax precedent
“It doesn’t pass the politicians’ pub test”: Australian law firm Arnold Bloch Leibler is involved in a significant legal challenge, intending to overturn a longst...
Tranche 2 countdown: AUSTRAC compliance pressure mounts as AML Edge 2025 returns this October
As Australia's long-awaited Tranche 2 anti-money laundering reforms move closer to enforcement, pressure is mounting on thousands of lawyers, accountants, and real estate...
Treasurer releases first invitation list for exclusive productivity roundtable
The invitation list includes industry leaders who have said they would advocate for small businesses, tax reform and more streamlined regulation.
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Moore Australia promotes 6 across national network
The accounting firm has revealed a recent round of partner and director promotions across its national network to tie off the end of the financial year.
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TPB to crack down on practitioners selling tax time loans
The TPB’s looming reviews and investigations will focus on integrity issues and unfair tax advice between practitioners and their clients.
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