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Address 'poor quality advice', says IPA

The IPA has defended borrowing in SMSFs, telling the government to concentrate on stamping out "inappropriate advice"...

27 February 2015 • By Michael Masterman

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ASIC accepts EU from liquidator

ASIC today announced it has accepted an enforceable undertaking from a Victorian liquidator under which the liquidator...

19 February 2015 • By Staff Reporter

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ATO hands down unusual penalty

The tax office has recommended an SMSF trustee receive a first-of-its-kind penalty for failing to lodge annual returns.

19 February 2015 • By Katarina Taurian

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CPA modelling makes case for GST reform

A new report from CPA Australia has found GST reform could deliver tax cuts, improve household incomes and boost...

19 February 2015 • By Staff Reporter

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ATO stepping up monitoring and taking more action

Taxpayers Australia has warned that the tax office is increasing its surveillance of the SMSF sector and is taking...

18 February 2015 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Lawyer warns accountants on unlicensed advice

Financial services law firm Sophie Grace has expressed concern that the new licensing regime may tempt accountants to...

16 February 2015 • By Katarina Taurian

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Union flags government dispute with ATO

Tax office staff are “likely to reject” a proposed enterprise agreement that would see 300 staff lose their jobs while...

11 February 2015 • By Staff Reporter

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ATO awarded record payout

The Federal Court has awarded the ATO its highest civil penalty to date after fining the promoter of a pharmaceuticals...

09 February 2015 • By Michael Masterman