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ATO promises 12-day turnaround on error-free returns

But common mistakes will lead to longer processing times, it says.
06 June 2022 • By Josh Needs

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Play by the rules for June returns
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Play by the rules for June returns

For everyone from the top end of town to working holiday-makers, this tax year involves plenty of changes.
02 June 2022 • By Philip King
100A ruling ‘turns tax avoidance logic on its head’
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100A ruling ‘turns tax avoidance logic on its head’

Tax law specialist says “ordinary family and commercial dealings” become a definitional nightmare.
31 May 2022 • By Philip King
Forget the Tim Tams in your WFH claim, say ‘fun police’
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Forget the Tim Tams in your WFH claim, say ‘fun police’

Why claiming on doggie day care, pot plants and afternoon snacks will be a tax time nightmare.
30 May 2022 • By Josh Needs
Double-dip and risk an audit, warns ATO
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Double-dip and risk an audit, warns ATO

The Tax Office is determined to iron out false expense claims this year.
30 May 2022 • By Tony Zhang
What’s in store for Labor
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What’s in store for Labor

In this week’s podcast Scott Treatt and Robyn Jacobson of the Tax Institute outline challenges facing the government.
27 May 2022 • By Philip King
‘Aggressive’ 100A audits prompted calls for guidance   
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‘Aggressive’ 100A audits prompted calls for guidance

The ATO “pushed beyond the limits” on trust taxation, says BDO partner.
27 May 2022 • By Philip King
Two tax hangovers ‘could be stumbling blocks’ for Labor
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Two tax hangovers ‘could be stumbling blocks’ for Labor

In the run-up to the October budget a couple of issues loom as challenges for the government.
27 May 2022 • By Philip King