Technology

ATO apologises for database failures

The ATO has implemented multiple changes to its legal database that are expected to resolve technical issues that have...

24 August 2020 • By Jemelle Blanco

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Technology

ATO could be doing your BAS soon, tax boss hints

Commissioner Chris Jordan has hinted that business activity statements could soon be fully automated as the ATO...

20 August 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Tax

Incoming ATO audits tipped to focus on JobKeeper, employer obligations

JobKeeper audits are expected to go on for two years, while the ATO’s scrutiny of employer obligations is set to...

12 August 2020

Regulation

Plutus Payroll founder, principal conspirator heads to jail

The principal conspirator of the $105 million Plutus Payroll tax fraud syndicate has now been sentenced to seven and a...

31 July 2020

Super

APESB guidance represents ‘significant shift’ for SMSF audits, says ATO

The ATO has cautioned firms providing both accounting and audit services to SMSF clients that very few SMSF audits are...

23 July 2020

Regulation

ATO warns of new TFN robocall scam

Scammers masquerading as the ATO and other government agencies are now demanding personal details such as tax file...

17 June 2020

Tax

ATO set to issue early access to super tax arbitrage guidance

The Tax Office will soon be issuing guidance on the validity of a tax arbitrage scheme involving the government’s...

15 June 2020

Regulation

Deferred ATO ruling leads to hopes of better NALE approach

The Tax Office’s recent deferral of finalising its ruling around how it will address both non-arm’s length income and...

05 June 2020 • By Adrian Flores

Business

Australian Accounting Awards partner and innovator finalists revealed

Accountants Daily, in partnership with Cerebiz, is pleased to announce the finalists for the Partner of the Year and...

22 May 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Regulation

LeaseAccelerator: for all companies that lease

Promoted by LeaseAccelerator Advisory and accounting firms use our products to offer managed services, along with over...

19 May 2020 • By LeaseAccelerator

Tax

ATO’s ‘well-meaning’ JobKeeper GST guidance backfires

The ATO’s guidance over the use of a cash or accruals approach to calculating turnover in relation to the JobKeeper...

30 April 2020

Regulation

Former KPMG partner secures high-ranking ATO role

A former KPMG partner has now been formally appointed as a second commissioner of the Australian Taxation Office.

16 April 2020

Regulation

ATO clarifies COVID-19 rent relief concerns

The Australian Taxation Office has responded to widespread concerns on whether SMSF landlords providing rent relief to...

30 March 2020 • By Adrian Flores

Tax

ATO rates itself as a ‘good’ regulator despite declines in key areas

The Tax Office says its performance as a regulator remains “good” in all areas despite a blowout in private ruling...

03 March 2020

Super

ATO investment strategy guidance ‘unnecessary’: SUPERCentral

The recent SMSF investment strategy guidelines provided by the Australian Taxation Office are “unnecessary” as they...

28 February 2020 • By Adrian Flores

Tax

ATO tipped to adopt ‘benign approach’ to PAYG instalment variations

The ATO is expected to adopt a “benign approach” to PAYG instalment variations in the wake of recent disasters, says...

25 February 2020

Webcasts

Accountants Daily Live: Digital transformation and the ATO

Hear directly from the ATO as we embark on a year of digital transformation, starting with the transition to myGovID....

11 February 2020 • By Jeremiah Sebastian

Tax

Assistant Treasurer puts ATO on notice over tax profession interaction

The Assistant Treasurer has vowed to improve the way the ATO interacts with tax agents and ensure that due respect is...

02 December 2019