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  1. ‘The hot topic’: Tax debt interest now under Ombudsman’s microscope

    debts. Owen said the remission of debt interest charges was a “hot topic” as her office had received 134 complaints in the last financial year regarding the ATO’s approach. “We’ve heard complaints about a general lack of consistency and transparency in...

  2. ‘The final straw’: Xero users baulk at another price hike

    draws storm of criticism after jacking up plan fees for the second time in a year. Accountants and business owners have blasted Xero’s pricing and services after the software giant announced it would be raising fees for the second time in a year. Price...

  3. ‘The ATO is here for you’: Commissioner Chris Jordan reiterates support for tax profession

    changes to the tax system, and we have appreciated everything you have done,” Mr Jordan said. “Despite the challenges of the last 18 months, at the ATO we have remained committed to our transformation. That commitment is what put us in a strong position...

  4. ‘Take advantage of deductions’ ahead of tax cuts, tax expert advises

    income is taxed at a lower rate in the next financial year, he explained. Another area to be aware of is that this is the last year people can take advantage of the carry-forward rules on unused super contribution concessions from the 2018-19 financial...

  5. ‘Sympathetic and understanding’: ATO confirms compliance approach

    metrics already available to the ATO,” Ms Wilkinson said. “Using GST turnover comparing either April this year with April last year, or the June quarter this year with the June quarter last year, made a big difference to the integrity issues when...

  6. ‘Sustainability is not a buzzword’: IPA

    Stylianou, the IPA Group executive for advocacy and technical, on the sidelines of the national congress held in Adelaide last month. Ms Stylianou explained that the e-book is not about dictating procedure, rather its purpose is to serve as a guide for...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
    • Category: Business

  7. ‘Surviving COVID-19: The Defining Moment for Accountants’

    This current crisis is proving to be very painful for many people, at both a personal and business level, but it will not last forever. Australia has endured all sorts of crises in its past. Each time, this nation has emerged and gone on to become...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Peter Towers
    • Category: Business

  8. ‘Surrender rejected’: TPB denies tax agent’s attempt to quit

    lodged applications for renewal of registration and failed to declare they were an undischarged bankrupt or had been in the last five years. Code item two was breached by the tax agent failing to pay their taxation debts in their individual capacity and...

  9. ‘Superannuation the new glass ceiling’: CA ANZ calls for further super reforms for women

    meaning they are paid no or less superannuation over formative career-building years.” The recent CA Gender Pay Gap Report last year found that half of women CAs surveyed had taken a significant career break compared to only 15 per cent of men CAs, with...

  10. ‘Substantiation will be a key focus’: ATO drums in tax time 2018 hit list

    said. ‘Other’ work-related expenses will be an area of focus for record-keeping, after $7.9 billion in claims were recorded last year between about 6.7 million Australian taxpayers. Expenses of this nature can include home office, union fees, mobile...

  11. ‘Stupid’ advice regime has huge mental health cost

    to support its members and she had seen the mental health costs up close. “I was fortunate enough to do 31 of our roadshows last year and I experienced outstanding advisers sobbing on my shoulder at just about every one of them,” Ms Broome said. “It...

  12. ‘Stop making excuses’: ATO called to stop unregistered agents

    nominate your trust account for refunds please’, and they are the only accounts in which refunds are transferred to.” In the last financial year, the Tax Practitioners Board received 149 complaints about unregistered agents. Mr Wallis believes the ATO...

  13. ‘Stop bashing accountants,’ ATO told after commissioner’s smackdown

    Often on a national stage, Mr Jordan has made broad and aggressive comments about dodgy tax agents, including some late last month where he questioned the status of tax agents as “guardians of the system.” For accountants like Timothy Munro, founder at...

  14. ‘Stars have aligned’ for accountants in the advice space: David Smith

    it was hard to get the accounting voice heard so I have some sympathy for the accounting bodies in losing ground over the last 15 to 20 years because it is hard to get the ear of government.” [email protected]

  15. ‘Standout’ local result propels Mazars to double-digit growth

    to help our clients stay ahead of the regulatory curve and reporting requirements.” The firm’s results follow plans revealed last year to create a new top 10 global network in June with US accounting firm Forvis. Mazars also recently announced new...

  16. ‘Spreadsheets and a matrix’: Understanding FASEA’s education pathways

    to abound across the industry as accountants struggle to make sense of FASEA’s recognition of prior learning policy. Last week, FASEA announced that it would recognise the professional designation coursework by Chartered Accountants Australia and New...

  17. ‘Spate’ of scams in operation this tax season

    a statement saying it has received reports of the scams demanding that taxpayers pay money. “An H&R Block client reported last week that he had received a very aggressive telephone call, supposedly from an ATO officer with the (fake) name of William...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff Reporter
    • Category: Tax

  18. ‘Smash and grab’: Cancellation not enough for persistent deregistered renewal provider

    Last month, ASIC cancelled the registered agent status for two business renewal services; however, one of these companies is still in operation and allegedly continues to take payments from small businesses via direct debit. Having worked with small...

  19. ‘Sleeping giant’ accounting bodies told to play catch up

    revealed that the majority of accountants are unsatisfied with their professional association. Accountants Daily ran a poll last month asking readers if they are satisfied with their professional association. Of 761 respondents, 76.8 per cent said no...

  20. ‘Significant progress’ made on TASA determination, joint bodies say

    the Assistant Treasurer will deliver on these piecemeal changes or backflip yet again,” he said. “With these embarrassing, last minute concessions it is now another deal with the Greens that has blown up in the Government’s face.” According to Howarth,...

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