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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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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

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ATO increasing its use of data, says KPMG

The ATO is increasingly using data analytics to identify anomalies in business' GST reporting, warns KPMG indirect tax...

19 January 2015 • By Staff Reporter

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GST debate too narrow, says IPA

Australia needs major tax reform that considers all aspects of the tax system, not just the GST, according to the IPA.

15 January 2015 • By Staff Reporter

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New ATO rules to help SMEs, says Pitcher Partners

Pitcher Partners says guidelines for simplified transfer pricing record-keeping will ease some of the compliance...

14 January 2015 • By Staff Reporter

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RSM Bird Cameron dismisses reform talk

RSM Bird Cameron says the current GST debate is too narrowly focused to produce any sustainable long-term increases in...

12 January 2015 • By Staff Reporter