Tax

Employer SG nudges set to roll out as ATO gains ‘unprecedented visibility’

A pilot program that nudges employers to pay their superannuation guarantee will soon be rolled out to the wider...

22 August 2019

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Tax

‘Inappropriate use’ of myGov lodgements set for ATO scrutiny

The ATO has sent a warning to tax practitioners about using a client’s personal myGov account to lodge tax returns,...

11 July 2019

Tax

Update clients’ financial institution details for unclaimed super: ATO

Accountants have been reminded to help their clients reclaim their lost super by ensuring their correct financial...

09 July 2019

Super

New tax return label to risk-profile SMSFs, says ATO

The ATO says the new label in the SMSF annual return relating to Part A of the audit report will be used to build a...

20 June 2019

Tax

On the back foot: Addressing the ATO’s debt collection powers

The tax debt collections powers granted to the ATO may put taxpayers on the back foot, says one tax barrister but...

27 May 2019

Tax

ATO rolls out agent, client visits on Sunshine Coast and Victoria

Tax agents and up to 1,600 small businesses along the Sunshine Coast and in Victoria can expect a potential visit from...

24 May 2019

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Thank you for registering the ATO, tax changes and you. Everything you need to...

23 May 2019 • By Jayne Cruz

Regulation

Accountants at a standstill with incoming mandatory education rules

There have been no new approvals for applications made by higher education providers to the Financial Adviser...

17 May 2019

Regulation

Regulatory Burden – CPA Australia launches member survey

Promoted by CPA Australia.

09 May 2019 • By CPA Australia

Tax

ATO defends use of debt recovery action in ‘exceptional circumstances’

The Tax Office has defended its use of debt recovery action, arguing that it does so only in “exceptional...

30 April 2019

Regulation

Anatomy of an event

Promoted by Wolters Kluwer. Looking at and reviewing changes to the tax law in Australia can be both simple and...

26 April 2019 • By Wolters Kluwer

Regulation

Why documentation is vital with ATO audits

Promoted by Thomson Reuters. Smart, cohesive technology has triggered an increase in ATO tax audits in the past 12...

11 April 2019 • By Thomson Reuters

Technology

ATO launches electronic TBAR form

Tax agents can now lodge an online transfer balance account report and view transfer balance cap information through...

02 April 2019 • By Jemelle Blanco

Technology

ATO pushes towards software one-stop shop for agents

The Tax Office has begun providing accounting software developers the tools and protocols they will need to create a...

25 March 2019 • By Jemelle Blanco

Regulation

ATO points to market ‘gap’ after accountants exemption ditched

Dumping the accountants exemption has created a hole in the market for Australians who have simple advice needs, the...

21 March 2019

Regulation

‘The doomsayers are wrong’: Accounting industry younger and thriving, says ATO

The accounting profession is younger than ever, more gender equal, and continually growing, according to new ATO data,...

18 March 2019

Super

ATO rolls out campaign to crackdown on SMSF auditor number misuse

The Tax Office will now provide all SMSF auditors with a list of funds that reported their auditor numbers on annual...

11 March 2019

Tax

ATO small biz treatment and debt recovery practices to undergo review

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman will review the ATO’s treatment of small businesses who...

08 March 2019