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Wholesale investor rules of great concern for SMSF sector

The SMSF Association has said there is an urgent need for the government to prioritise legislative amendments to...

25 February 2025 • By Keeli Cambourne

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17 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

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ATO updates client verification guidance

The Tax Office has clarified in a recent update that client-to-agent linking cannot be used as a method to verify a...

13 February 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Misappropriation of client funds lands director with 5-year ban

The Tax Practitioners Board has terminated a tax agent company and its director for the misappropriation of client...

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Government must address ‘declining ATO service standards’, says CA ANZ

The professional body is calling for greater funding for the ATO to improve its efficiency and services for tax agents.

10 February 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee