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ATO announces final guidance on bitcoin

The tax office has delivered its final rulings on the tax treatment of cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin.

30 December 2014 • By Staff Reporter

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ATO issues further guidance on non-commercial LRBAs

The Tax Office today issued guidance on factors for consideration when determining whether the terms of a...

17 December 2014 • By Katarina Taurian

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ATO issues two LRBA interpretative decisions

The ATO has provided some clarification on the tax consequences of nil-interest borrowings from related parties in two...

16 December 2014 • By Katarina Taurian

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IPA calls for more education

The IPA says it is imperative that the new breed of tax (financial) adviser is up to the task, calling for stricter...

16 December 2014 • By Staff Reporter

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IPA slams the ATO's income shortfall claims

The IPA’s senior tax adviser has hit out at recent comments made by ATO second commissioner Geoff Leeper regarding an...

03 December 2014 • By Michael Masterman

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Senior ATO employee joins QLD-based consultancy

A former ATO assistant deputy commissioner has joined a Brisbane-based specialist consultancy firm.

03 December 2014 • By Michael Masterman

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ATO to leave position vacant

The ATO will leave the position of assistant deputy commissioner, superannuation, vacant "for the foreseeable future"...

01 December 2014 • By Katarina Taurian

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IPA announces new president

The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) has this afternoon announced the appointment of a new president and chair of...

27 November 2014 • By Staff reporter