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Tax Commissioner threatened with contempt as JobKeeper stoush escalates

Contempt proceedings threatened by the Senate against the Tax Commissioner could see him jailed and fined for standing...

06 September 2021 • By John Buckley

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Federal Court imposes order on unregistered agent

An unregistered tax agent could face fines or imprisonment if she doesn’t comply with a Federal Court order directing...

03 September 2021 • By John Buckley

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ATO unveils new lodgement deferral phone service

Details of the ATO’s new phone service for lodgement deferrals have now been published, with the concession set to...

02 September 2021 • By Jotham Lian

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Calls for share scheme reform mount in the face of ‘economic crisis’

Employee share schemes are key to fostering a globally competitive tech industry, critics say, and the government...

01 September 2021 • By John Buckley

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Mid-tier taps rival tax principal for partnership

A mid-tier national accounting network has appointed a former RSM Australia principal as partner in its tax advisory...

01 September 2021 • By John Buckley

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ATO issues guidance on tax deductions for NANE COVID-19 grants

Small businesses who pay an accountant or bookkeeper to apply for a tax-free COVID-19 grant on their behalf will not...

31 August 2021 • By Jotham Lian

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ATO queried over Top 100 engagement approach

The Tax Office will enter into ongoing engagement with all Top 100 taxpayers, according to newly released guidance,...

31 August 2021 • By John Buckley

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Traps with tax depreciation incentives

The myriad of tax depreciation incentives are designed to boost cash flow and encourage capital investment but they...

27 August 2021 • By Robyn Jacobson, The Tax Institute