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Sole trader triumphs in JobKeeper test case
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Sole trader triumphs in JobKeeper test case

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal has overturned an ATO decision to deny a sole trader access to JobKeeper after it...
05 January 2021 • By Jotham Lian

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24 December 2020 • By Reporter
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ATO updates online payment plans

Payment plans on online services for agents have now been updated to include better-tailored plans for clients.
24 December 2020 • By Reporter
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Implications for franking credits in US tax case

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Inspector-General of Taxation investigation opens door to cash flow boost,...

New businesses denied JobKeeper or the cash flow boost may now be eligible in the wake of a new report, but the ATO...
21 December 2020 • By Jotham Lian