Tax

Federal Court dismisses tax agent appeal

The Tax Practitioners Board has welcomed a decision by the Federal Court to dismiss the appeal of a tax agent who was...

08 November 2018

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Business

ATO boss points to ‘misunderstanding’ in tax agent frustrations

ATO Commissioner Chris Jordan said tax agents who are frustrated by the digitisation and commoditisation of tax-based...

07 November 2018

Business

‘I want grace’: Assistant Treasurer fields tax agents’ ATO gripes

The Assistant Treasurer has heard concerns about the treatment of tax agents by the ATO, and said he backs of model of...

06 November 2018

Business

There’s never been a better time to be an accountant

Promoted by Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). With trust in governments and banks waning, the public is looking...

05 November 2018 • By Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)

Super

ATO surveillance sees hundreds of SMSF ABNs cancelled

The ATO has cancelled the ABNs of almost 700 SMSFs following the implementation of its risk model for SMSF...

05 November 2018

Business

Court appoints mid-tier amid investigations into dodgy firm

A mid-tier firm has been appointed receiver and manager over the assets of an entity under investigation by ASIC.

05 November 2018

Business

ATO mobile strike force to visit 10k small businesses

The Tax Office will visit 10,000 businesses over the next 12 months as it looks to educate and send “a strong message”...

05 November 2018 • By Jotham Lian

Business

Tax agent, BAS agent rego terminations spike amid expenses crackdown

The Tax Practitioners Board terminated the registration of 24 practitioners in the 2017-18 financial year after...

02 November 2018

Regulation

IPA calls on bodies to priortise member interests after 'pressured' year

The Institute of Public Accountants has called for professional bodies to prioritise member interests amid changing...

01 November 2018

Technology

Fintech revenue booms amid lending squeeze

Australian fintechs recorded a median revenue growth of 125 per cent over the last year, with the industry bullish on...

31 October 2018

Business

Tax agents now have additional identity, security requirements

Tax practitioners will now have to complete a proof of identity and update their security details with the Tax...

30 October 2018

Regulation

ATO claims stellar digital performance, but satisfaction dips

The community’s satisfaction with ATO performance over the last financial year has taken a hit off the back of users’...

30 October 2018

Tax

Tax agents circled in ATO audit swoop

In an update on its ongoing investigation into auditor numbers, the ATO has revealed that 22 tax agents are involved...

29 October 2018

Tax

ATO to contact clients over bank details

The Tax Office will be sending SMS text messages to clients who provided incorrect bank account details in their tax...

26 October 2018 • By Jotham Lian

Business

The human side of change management

Promoted by CPA Australia. Change has become the new normal at work, but are you really equipped to deal with it, or...

25 October 2018 • By CPA Australia

Tax

Details on Division 7A changes released, welcomed

Long awaited details of amendments to Division 7A has finally been released by Treasury, as the government looks to...

24 October 2018

Regulation

Clients compromised amid education reforms for accountants

Australians seeking financial advice from their accountant may soon have nowhere to go, as the unfolding education...

23 October 2018

Regulation

ATO scrutiny on BAS agents of concern ‘a possibility’

The ATO’s public focus on higher risk tax agents could eventually spill into the BAS agent and bookkeeping space, says...

22 October 2018