Business

AAT unmoved by ATO website’s ‘poor use of language’

A taxpayer who attested to being misled by the “poor use of language” on the ATO’s website has had his submissions...

22 October 2019

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Tax

ATO heads to Western Sydney following spike in tip-offs

Bankstown will be the site of the next tranche of business visits by ATO inspectors, after the Tax Office noticed an...

21 October 2019

Business

Tax, super robo-advisers shut down following ASIC concerns

Two robo-advice tools that dished out tax and superannuation advice have now been voluntarily shut down after concerns...

18 October 2019

Appointments

Former MYOB boss appointed as Business Council president

Former MYOB chief executive Tim Reed will be appointed as the new president of the Business Council of Australia.

18 October 2019

Business

Tax professionals vital for small business success: ATO

Having a professional adviser is the “single best predictor of success” for a small business, says ATO second...

18 October 2019

Super

SMSF Admin & Compliance – Leveraging Technology for a Better Way

Promoted by SuperConcepts. How to leverage advancements in Technology for SMSF administration and compliance to...

17 October 2019 • By Mark Ellem - Executive Manager, SuperConcepts

Business

Going paperless is a ‘proactive business’ stance

Making the switch to a paperless office will help an accounting firm “make a statement” to its clients that it is...

17 October 2019

Business

New bill supporting first home buyers passed

New laws have been passed to ease access to home ownerships for first home buyers, as the ATO reveals that close to...

16 October 2019 • By Jotham Lian

Tax

Tax scammers impersonate police, demanding EFTPOS payment in person

Phone tax scammers have taken a bold step forward, turning up at a man’s Adelaide home dressed as federal police...

15 October 2019

Business

Precision needed to meet CGT on small business concession rules

Promoted by Thomson Reuters. Capital gains tax (CGT) concessions can create powerful tax and superannuation planning...

15 October 2019 • By Thomson Reuters

Business

ATO targets ‘unfair advantage’ in Tasmanian businesses

Tasmanian businesses can expect another round of visits from the ATO this year, with 300 small businesses in Hobart in...

14 October 2019 • By Jemelle Blanco

Tax

ATO letter campaign around SG obligations set to debut

A new ATO letter campaign to employer clients reminding them of their superannuation guarantee obligations will soon...

11 October 2019

Business

The Devil is in the Email

Promoted by Practice Protect. Are your emails really secure?

10 October 2019 • By Practice Protect

Business

IPA warns SG amnesty could be blocked by opposition

The Institute of Public Accountants has warned that the government’s proposed super guarantee amnesty could still be...

09 October 2019 • By Sarah Kendell

Tax

62 fraudulent returns, 52 stolen identities: Online tax fraudster heads to jail

A man who lodged 62 fraudulent tax returns using the stolen identities of over 50 taxpayers has been sentenced to five...

08 October 2019

Business

IGT calls for greater agency collaboration

The Inspector-General of Taxation believes greater collaboration between itself, the ATO and the Tax Practitioners...

04 October 2019 • By Jotham Lian

Business

Fraudulent tax scheme hits WA

The Kimberley communities have been targeted by a number of promoters of a fraudulent tax scheme, prompting warnings...

04 October 2019

Business

CountPlus finalises acquisition of major bank-owned advice group

A major bank has finalised the sale of its financial advice group to an ASX-listed accounting network.

02 October 2019 • By Grace Ormsby