Tax
ATO begins online client linking
The system aims to reduce the risk of unauthorised access to taxpayers’ online accounts.
17 June 2022 • By Josh Needs
Tax
Be wary of trust disclaimers, ATO warns
15 June 2022 • By Philip King
Tax
Most trusts safe from 100A, says ATO
14 June 2022 • By Philip King
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Tax
100A blue zone could be scrapped, says ATO
Updates will add examples to the “safe” green zone and consider ditching one category altogether.
13 June 2022 • By Philip King
Tax
ATO rejects claims of 100A overreach
In this week’s Accountants Daily podcast, ATO acting assistant commissioner Chris Ryan rejects claims the draft ruling...
11 June 2022 • By Philip King
Tax
100A tax time guide due in days, says ATO
The final document will take longer, the office says, but it will help trustees decide what to do this year.
09 June 2022 • By Philip King
Super
ATO issues warning to late-lodging SMSFs
SMSF annual returns for 2020-21 have to be filed with the Tax Office unless the fund has received an extension.
08 June 2022 • By Miranda Brownlee
Tax
ATO promises 12-day turnaround on error-free returns
But common mistakes will lead to longer processing times, it says.
06 June 2022 • By Josh Needs
Tax
Tax time try-ons won’t wash with ATO, says CA ANZ
Members better be on the lookout when it comes to some of the dodgier client claims.
06 June 2022 • By Philip King
Tax
Use data prefills or raise a red flag, ATO warns
Failing to wait for a prefill or altering form data risks putting clients under scrutiny.
03 June 2022 • By Josh Needs
Super
ATO flags changes to TBAR reporting
New rules are in effect that will see changes for accountants managing super fund lodgement.
30 May 2022 • By Tony Zhang
Tax
Double-dip and risk an audit, warns ATO
The Tax Office is determined to iron out false expense claims this year.
30 May 2022 • By Tony Zhang
Tax
Trust vesting case casts shadow over ATO ruling
A recent case demonstrates that the Tax Commissioner’s position on whether a trust can have its vesting date extended...
27 May 2022 • By Leigh Adams
Companies
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26 May 2022 • By Tim Johnson
Companies
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26 May 2022 • By Tim Johnson
Tax
$15bn of tax gap down to simple errors, says ATO
A “goldilocks” approach to advice would help iron out the mistakes that lead to shortfall.
26 May 2022 • By Tony Zhang
Technology
How to process your ATO correspondence more efficiently
Over the last few years, we’ve adapted to new work environments and accelerated our use of technology to make life...
23 May 2022 • By ATOmate - Powered by BAW
Business
ATO calls time on debt as business challenges mount
Insolvency spike is inevitable from combination of economic forces and pandemic fallout, says specialist.
16 May 2022 • By Philip King
Tax
ATO admits 100A draft challenges longstanding practices
But the Tax Office maintains that most have nothing to fear and denies it has stepped beyond its remit.
06 May 2022 • By Philip King
Tax
How to navigate the ATO’s lodgment and payment options
Many small businesses have emerged from the pandemic with tax debt, but a range of assistance is available.
06 May 2022 • By Robyn Jacobson