Regulation

ATO
Regulation

ATO provides update on SAR lodgements

The Tax Office has revealed a number of changes to its SMSF annual return (SAR) form for 2020 as well as warned...
16 March 2020 • By Adrian Flores

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Peter Wright
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Are you next for company breaches of the Australian Consumer Law?

The Federal Court has delivered a timely reminder to directors and managers about their personal liability when a...
28 February 2020 • By Peter Wright & Suzanne Howari, Brown Wright Stein Lawyers
myGovID
Regulation

1 in 2 BAS agents utilising myGovID as deadline draws near

Bookkeepers have been reminded to make the move to myGovID, with just under a month to go before AUSKey is retired.
27 February 2020 • By Reporter
Federal Circuit Court
Regulation

Restaurant director faces court after ‘physically blocking’ access to wage...

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27 February 2020 • By Aidan Curtis
CPA and CA ANZ
Regulation

CA ANZ, CPA take the lead on climate change crisis

Australian accountants have been called to take the lead on climate change action by helping clients adopt sustainable...
26 February 2020 • By Jotham Lian
Craig Whatman
Regulation

New law: The director penalty regime extends to GST

The federal government’s package of reforms aimed at addressing illegal phoenix activity is now law.
21 February 2020 • By Craig Whatman, Pitcher Partners
Bryan Ashenden
Regulation

New laws mean 65-year-olds should hold off on large contributions

Following confirmation from the government that legislation to extend the work test exemption to age 67 will be passed...
21 February 2020 • By Sarah Kendell
ATO
Regulation

ATO releases investment strategy guidance

The ATO has released guidance for trustees around the formation of an investment strategy for SMSFs, confirming that...
20 February 2020 • By Sarah Kendell