Tax

Federal Court issues orders against unregistered tax preparer

The court has found that an unregistered tax preparer breached the civil penalty provisions by providing services that...

24 July 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Business

Accountant punished for alleged lack of supervision wins back registration

An accountant has regained his registration after a tribunal found that his penalty was disproportionate to the conduct.

29 June 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

Unregistered tax agent’s sham business collapses in court

The Federal Court has come down hard on a man accused of profiting from tax agent services despite not being registered.

15 May 2026 • By Naomi Neilson

Tax

Federal Court rules in favour of taxpayer in Shaw decision

The Federal Court has ruled against the Commissioner of Taxation in a decision relating to meal expenses claimed by a...

09 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Criticisms made of company director amid winding up application

The Federal Court has terminated the winding up of a logistics company despite being critical of the director’s...

13 January 2026 • By Naomi Neilson

Regulation

AFSA takes former Mackay Goodwin trustee to Federal Court

A former registered trustee has been taken to court by the Inspector-General in Bankruptcy for allegedly...

14 November 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

TPB to take unregistered, unlawful tax agent to the Federal Court

The board is taking legal action against an unregistered tax preparer who has been unlawfully providing tax services.

18 September 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

‘Ridiculous’: Court ruling creates ‘impossible’ payroll burden

A recent Federal Court decision on annualised salary arrangements creates an “impossible regulatory burden” for small...

17 September 2025 • By Jerome Doraisamy and Naomi Neilson