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Tax Office sheds further light on ‘routine and mechanical’ services

The ATO has made clear if an SMSF client has recurring transactions or simple investments on data feeds, this is not...

16 September 2020 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Treasurer alerted to instant asset write-off anomaly

The Treasurer has been urged to amend an unintended negative consequence of the increased instant asset write-off that...

15 September 2020 • By Jotham Lian

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Government rules out ‘adverse tax changes’ to super in budget

While Senator Jane Hume says the government will stand by its election promise of no adverse changes to taxes in...

15 September 2020 • By Miranda Brownlee

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PAYG variation check-up ‘a good idea’ in light of extended ATO flexibility

The ATO has extended its relaxed approach to pay-as-you-go instalment variations to the new financial year, with...

14 September 2020 • By Jotham Lian

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Former big four partner warns of incoming COVID-19 tax disputes

Businesses should brace for an increase in tax disputes, including JobKeeper-related issues, says a national law...

11 September 2020 • By Jotham Lian

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ATO complaints going nowhere: Tax watchdog probes discrepancy

Close to nine out of 10 online complaints made to the tax watchdog had not been recognised by the ATO as a complaint...

11 September 2020 • By Jotham Lian

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Federal Court knocks back tax agent’s appeal

A tax agent who had been banned for the maximum period has had his request for a stay order appeal rejected by the...

10 September 2020 • By Jotham Lian

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ATO kicks off ‘soft’ debt collection restart

The ATO has launched a soft restart of its debt and lodgement activities as it looks to re-engage with businesses.

09 September 2020 • By Jotham Lian