Business

Fix ATO service delays before imposing GIC changes, says COSBOA

The government should prioritise better service delivery and engagement with small business users before imposing...

07 February 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Super

Mandatory service standards for super funds 'long overdue', says CPA

The professional body has voiced support for the government’s introduction of mandatory service standards for...

30 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

CPA calls for alternative strategies for reducing ATO tax debt

The government should explore more targeted measures for reducing tax debt in place of the proposed general interest...

30 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

ATO issues practice inbox reminder for tax professionals

The Tax Office has reminded tax professionals to check their practice inbox, as well as their assigned inbox.

20 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

‘Significant variation’ in ATO’s approach to financial abuse matters

Tax professionals say while some interactions with the ATO regarding financial abuse matters have led to positive...

17 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

ATO ramps up landlord crackdown using rental bond data

Records of around 2.2 million landlords, tenants and property managers will be used to track down underreported income.

16 January 2025 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

Tax debt ‘unacceptably high’ among small private groups: ATO

Succession planning activity among ageing taxpayers who control the groups is causing late lodgments and tax risks.

16 January 2025 • By Christine Chen

Tax

‘The company’s money is not your money’: ATO on Div 7A myths

Mistaken beliefs around business structures, record keeping and the Commissioner’s discretion are “common” among...

15 January 2025 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

Government to relax ATO, TPB rules on sharing taxpayer information

A proposed overhaul of tax secrecy laws aims to improve regulatory oversight and prevent fraud following the PwC...

03 January 2025 • By Christine Chen

Tax

Don’t be the deer caught in the headlights: The ATO’s crackdown on trustee...

For years, accountants have been filing trust tax returns without thinking twice about trustee beneficiary (TB)...

01 January 2025 • By Knowledge Shop

Tax

The ATO's recent activity with family trust elections

Understanding the complex rules is critical for trustees as the ATO cracks down on tax minimisation.

26 December 2024 • By Peter Bembrick, HLB Mann Judd

Business

ATO defends NFP reporting rules amid sector concerns

Around one in 10 have already lodged a self-review return ahead of the March deadline, according to an assistant...

20 December 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

How gifts this Christmas could trigger ATO scrutiny

Tax rules around presents received during the holidays are more complex than people might think, according to one HLB...

20 December 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

ATO shares payroll data to monitor mutual obligations, provider claims

An STP data-matching initiative aims to improve the administration of welfare program Workforce Australia, with...

19 December 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

Ex-liquidator who stole $3m from clients gets 4 years’ jail

Peter Amos pleaded guilty to misappropriating funds from five companies over six years for his own benefit.

18 December 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

ATO flags priority areas for Next 5,000 reviews for 2025

The Tax Office has provided guidance on how groups within the Next 5,000 program can prepare for a risk-based review...

16 December 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

Tax Office issues cyber warning for tax professionals

Tax professionals must ensure the security of their business premises, client information and digital resources over...

16 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

ATO issues alert on guarantee arrangements and Division 7A

A new taxpayer alert raises concerns about certain arrangements involving guarantees by private companies for...

13 December 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee