Regulation

Regulation

Accountants ‘disappointed’ by withdrawal of disallowance motion

Tax and BAS agents have expressed dissatisfaction with the final outcome of the determination and are disappointed the...

10 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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TPB opts to caution ‘incompetent’ tax agent

The decision reflects a policy of applying graduated sanctions, the regulator has said.

07 October 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Amended version of section 15 still problematic for profession

The proposed changes to section 15 of the Code of Conduct instrument make some improvements to the former wording but...

04 October 2024 • By John Jeffreys, John Jeffreys Tax

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Company slapped with termination for ‘shocking, fraudulent activity’

The Tax Practitioners Board revealed the “egregious conduct” of a tax agent company has led to its termination for a...

04 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

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Government fails to deliver on agreed changes to code instrument: joint bodies

Amendments to the code of conduct instrument have led to substantial improvement but issues relating to Section 15...

04 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Accountant charged with making false statements to ASIC

A Dural tax agent has been charged for lodging forms that were allegedly false or misleading in relation to three...

02 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Reworked tax agent rules get cautious nod of approval

Industry bodies and experts have backed the proposed changes but insist more work is needed to help practitioners...

30 September 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Treasury releases draft amendments to code of conduct instrument

The government has released draft amendment clarifying its expectations on how sections 15 and 45 of the instrument...

26 September 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee