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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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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

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Tax agent accused of $231k BAS fraud loses bid to halt TPB ban

A Sydney practitioner has failed to convince the AAT to confidentially stay the regulator’s termination decision.

23 September 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Is the Commissioner’s speech a turning point for the profession?

Rob Heferen’s recent speech at the Tax Institute suggests a positive shift in the way the ATO views the tax profession.

20 September 2024 • By John Jeffreys

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Consistent definitions critical for scam prevention legislation, warns BDO

BDO’s forensic services experts have welcomed draft legislation to establish a new scam prevention network but have...

17 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

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Perth man who spent $378k in fake GST refunds jailed

It is the latest conviction for the ATO’s Operation Protego, a crackdown on widespread GST rorts promoted on social...

16 September 2024 • By Christine Chen