Technology

‘Stop, check and report’ scams, regulators warn

The Tax Office and ASIC have reminded businesses to stay cautious and vigilant towards suspicious cyber activity for...

20 August 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

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Regulation

Regulatory settings hampering integrated tax and financial advice: IFPA

The role of accountants in addressing the financial advice shortage remains largely ignored in the government's...

13 August 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

ATO issues further advice to NFPs on self-review return

The Tax Office has provided not-for-profits with tips for lodging the self-review return through ATO's phone service...

13 August 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Cafe owner receives 6-year sentence for $1m GST fraud

A South Australian man was arrested and sentenced to six years and six months behind bars after he obtained over $1...

08 August 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

ATO issues reminder on record-keeping requirements for taxpayers

The Tax Office has reminded taxpayers to consider what work-related expenses they could claim with appropriate...

08 August 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

ATO continues to ‘burn holes’ in illicit tobacco trade

The illicit tobacco trade remains firmly on the ATO's radar, with the Illicit Tobacco Taskforce having already seized...

06 August 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

ATO underscores focus on withholding tax obligations

The Tax Office has reminded taxpayers of withholding tax obligations that may apply with certain payments to...

05 August 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

ASBFEO’s small business indicator reveals decline in conditions

The Australian small business environment has fallen well below the long-term average, according to the Australian...

02 August 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

ATO provides clarity on section 99B in new draft guidance

The ATO’s guidance has clarified its approach to section 99B but may require beneficiaries to provide more extensive...

01 August 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

ATO gives taxpayers green light to lodge returns

Taxpayers should check their details are up to date and revise rules for deductions before lodging, the Tax Office has...

31 July 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

We need to cap the ATO’s access to personal data

The ATO’s continually growing powers, scrutiny of taxpayers, and access to taxpayers’ personal information have become...

26 July 2024 • By Nicole Kelly, TaxTank

Super

SMSF trustee disqualification: A win for the ATO

Following a recent high-profile SMSF trustee disqualification decision involving Billabong Surf Clothing co-founder...

26 July 2024 • By Matthew Burgess, View Legal

Business

DPNs climb to 26.7k as ATO hunts down old debts

Lockdown notices, once rare, have become the Tax Office’s weapon of choice to recoup legacy debts from directors.

26 July 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

Self-prepared returns on the rise in latest tax return data

The proportion of agent-prepared tax returns has seen a slight decrease from the same period last year, according to...

26 July 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Veteran accountant stripped of SMSF rights as ATO prevails in AAT

The tribunal has upheld the Tax Office’s decision to disqualify a CPA with over 50 years of experience after he...

25 July 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Man alleges ATO forced resignation amid ‘doomed’ murder charges

A NSW man whose 18-year career at the ATO came to an end amid a “weak” murder investigation alleged his former...

23 July 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

‘Bleisure’ travel claims in ATO sights, experts warn

Travellers who mix business and pleasure will face increased scrutiny as the Tax Office cracks down on work-related...

22 July 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

Russian couple’s tax bill upheld after $1.6m found in covert ATO audit

A husband and wife challenged default assessments in the AAT and Federal Court claiming unexplained bank transfers...

22 July 2024 • By Christine Chen