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Franking credit changes: An update from the government’s inquiry

Earlier this year, Labor floated a plan to cut cash refunds for franking credits. The policy has been met with...

23 November 2018 • By Todd Stevens

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Director who owed $200k to ATO gets good behaviour bond

After being given a 12-month jail sentence for charges related to phoenix activity, a company director has been...

22 November 2018 • By Adam Zuchetti

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‘Biggest structural reform’ to SME finance gets thumbs up

An accounting body has welcomed the government’s introduction of a new small business financing scheme off the back of...

22 November 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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ATO defends ‘front door’ program

The ATO has defended its SMSF establishment compliance program, including the need to interview certain trustees, to...

19 November 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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Jail time for WA phoenix operator

A Western Australia phoenix operator has been sentenced to jail time for fraudulently obtaining close to $900,000...

19 November 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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Labor proposes new office to trial govt, ATO programs

Labor’s proposal to establish a new office within Treasury to conduct randomised trials of government programs,...

15 November 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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IPA boss gets raw on mental health of clients, accountants

The Institute of Public Accountants chief executive, Andrew Conway, discussed the “unfathomable” truths of mental...

08 November 2018 • By Reporter

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ATO backs e-Invoicing initiative

The Tax Office believes the incoming e-Invoicing framework will be a “game changer” by accelerating payment times...

07 November 2018 • By Jotham Lian