Regulation

‘Disturbing’: Tax lawyers push back on proposal to register with TPB

Taxation lawyers have slammed the “ill-advised and regrettable” proposal that they register with the Tax Practitioners...

02 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

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Regulation

ASIC to publish revised regulatory guidance for liquidators next month

An updated version of RG 16 will set out ASIC’s expectations for how external administrators and controllers should...

27 August 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Federal Court hears ATO’s appeal of landmark Bendel decision

The Tax Office hopes to quash a tribunal ruling that cast doubt on how it treated unpaid trust entitlements for the...

26 August 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

ATO warns businesses on looming TPAR deadline

The ATO is reminding businesses to lodge their tax payable payment annual report by 28 August after issuing around $9...

26 August 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Liberal senator urges colleagues to join fight against TASA changes

Dave Sharma has highlighted the new rules’ impact on privacy and client relationships issues ahead of a crucial Senate...

26 August 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

ATO expands guidance on promoter penalty laws after new legislation

The Tax Office has revised its practice statement on the application of the promoter penalty laws following the...

22 August 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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

Regulation

Constant regulatory change threatens ‘future pipeline of tax profession’: SMSFA

Tax professionals are being hit with significant and cascading regulatory changes that are leaving them overwhelmed,...

20 August 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

ATO zeroes in on business debt collection for FY24–25

The Tax Office says it will intervene earlier and use firmer actions to ensure businesses meet tax obligations this...

14 August 2024 • By Christine Chen

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