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

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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

Business

KPMG begins claim processing for BBY clients

Former clients of failed stockbroker BBY Limited can now lodge their claims for money and assets after KPMG secured a...

28 May 2019

Business

Alleged shadow director charged after liquidator questioning

Charges have been raised against a suspected shadow director after he failed to answer questions during a liquidator’s...

27 May 2019

Business

ATO tweaks ABN application process

The Tax Office has amended its Australian business number application process to ensure applicants are entitled to an...

23 May 2019

Business

ATO hails ‘highly successful’ surprise visit

The ATO’s surprise visits to 500 Tasmanian businesses have yielded some “highly successful” results for the agency,...

21 May 2019

Business

‘Strong track record’: MYOB welcomes election result

Accounting software provider MYOB has welcomed the return of a Coalition government, commending its “strong track...

20 May 2019

Business

Tax fraud lands Mildura man in jail

Failing to remit more than $660,000 in tax withholding for his 49 employees has seen a labour hire operator sentenced...

17 May 2019

Business

ATO clears up FAQs about Single Touch Payroll

Ahead of the 1 July deadline for small business to be compliant with the new Single Touch Payroll (STP) regime, the...

16 May 2019

Business

Xero records cash and subscriber wins; net loss widens

Xero released its full-year earnings to March this morning, showing that after a year in the top job, Steve Vamos has...

16 May 2019

Business

Supreme Court knocks back ASIC’s application for Sydney liquidators

The Supreme Court of NSW has declined to order an inquiry into the conduct of two liquidators based in Sydney.

13 May 2019

Business

Small businesses lean on accountants ahead of election

Almost one in two small business owners feel that their sector is being overlooked during the election campaign, with...

09 May 2019

Tax

Labor reveals new figures in controversial managing tax affairs cap

Labor has revised its figures in its proposal to cap the cost of managing tax affairs, believing it will raise $1.6...

08 May 2019