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Federal Court paves way for taxpayer to argue ATO owes duty of care
The Federal Court has held that a taxpayer’s argument that the commissioner owes a duty of care is “reasonably...
17 July 2019
Business
PwC review uncovers up to $25m in underpayment by jewellery chain
12 July 2019
Business
Trial tax clinics a hit with community, educators
08 July 2019
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AAT affirms ATO GST decision
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal has upheld the ATO’s decision to deny a taxpayer’s claim for GST refunds with...
08 July 2019
Business
H&R Block cuts out paper ahead of tax time 2019
Client demand will see a national tax and accounting network move into a virtually paperless environment this tax time.
02 July 2019
Business
STP ‘not widely adopted’ by government, big businesses
Some large businesses and even government agencies are failing to transition over to the Single Touch Payroll regime,...
01 July 2019 • By Jotham Lian
Business
3 out of 4 tax dob-ins are about business
The Tax Office has confirmed that the majority of “tip-offs” it receives about possible tax avoidance are related to...
27 June 2019
Business
‘Stop making excuses’: ATO called to stop unregistered agents
The ATO has been called to ban tax refunds that are not linked to a taxpayer’s tax file number or a registered agent’s...
26 June 2019
Business
Deloitte notches double-digit growth for 5th year
Big four firm Deloitte has announced its fifth successive year of double-digit growth after a strong year in its...
26 June 2019
Business
Board of Taxation, Black Economy Taskforce chair passes away
The chair of the Board of Taxation and the former chair and chief executive of KPMG International, Michael Andrew, has...
25 June 2019
Business
ASIC bans former director for failing duties, tax obligations
A former director, who failed to lodge returns and pay taxes, has been barred from managing companies for the maximum...
25 June 2019
Business
‘So sophisticated’: Businesses warned on ATO benchmarks
Small business clients have been urged to be mindful of their performance against the ATO’s benchmarks as the Tax...
21 June 2019
Business
Federal Court orders liquidators to repay $1.9m
Liquidators of three Adelaide companies have been ordered by the Federal Court to repay $1.9 million in costs — plus...
19 June 2019
Business
PwC extends third-party partnership
Big four firm PwC has announced a global collaboration with an accounting software provider as it seeks to leverage...
19 June 2019
Business
Profession pushes back on rising costs as TPB locks in first CPI increase
The Tax Practitioners Board will implement its first annual consumer price index adjustment to registration fees from...
12 June 2019
Business
PwC splits UK audit business
PwC’s UK audit business is set to undergo a massive overhaul including an operational split, but its Australian...
07 June 2019
Business
ATO told to clarify legal professional privilege stance
The Tax Institute is arguing against the ATO’s suggestion of enlisting an independent legal practitioner to review...
06 June 2019
Regulation
IPA signs deal with Sri Lankan member body
The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) has signed a mutual recognition agreement with a professional association in...
31 May 2019
Business
Over $500k in tax fraud lands man 4.5 years jail time
A Brisbane businessman convicted of pocketing over $500,000 through GST and income tax fraudulent claims has been...
31 May 2019
Business
Terminated tax agent rejected by AAT
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal has rejected an application from a former Sydney tax agent to halt the Tax...
30 May 2019
