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ATO resolves errors in SMS alert service

The ATO has revealed it has resolved an error in its newly launched text message alert service for trustees that was...
19 February 2020 • By Adrian Flores

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Kate Carnell AO
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ASBFEO floats legislative fix for late payment terms

Legislation around 30-day payment terms could be put forward by the ASBFEO as it puts late-paying big businesses under...
13 February 2020 • By Aidan Curtis
Carlos Gouveia
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ATO finalises its position on trust split arrangements

Capital gains tax consequences of trust split arrangements have been partly clarified, but more questions remain.
07 February 2020 • By Carlos Gouveia, Colin Biggers & Paisley
Michael Lorimer
Regulation

SISFA warns against special treatment for accountants in advice reform

The Self-managed Independent Superannuation Funds Association (SISFA) has warned that further special regulatory...
03 February 2020 • By Sarah Kendell
Adam O'Grady
Regulation

Cultivating positive relationships between property investors and the ATO

All too often, property investors are so focused on returns that they neglect to consider the tax implications of...
31 January 2020 • By Tasha Levy
Graeme Colley
Regulation

Unforeseen consequences in ATO late lodgement policy

The ATO’s recently announced policy to incentivise timely lodgement of SMSF annual returns by removing fund details...
29 January 2020 • By Sarah Kendell
Channa Wijesinghe
Regulation

Restructured code of ethics will ‘stand the test of time’

The recent revision to the code of ethics for professional accountants will help strengthen auditor independence and...
29 January 2020 • By Jotham Lian
David Waters
Regulation

Raise capital, not red flags

The survival rate for start-ups is understandably low and without adequate funding even the strongest business ideas...
24 January 2020 • By David Waters, Fei Huang, John Ratna, PwC Australia