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Australians raid super in second round of early release

Close to 350,000 Australians have now dipped into their superannuation for the second time this year, with $19.1...

15 July 2020 • By Jotham Lian

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The role of the IGTO in the tax system

The Inspector-General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman (IGTO) provides an important, free service to assist...

10 July 2020 • By Tasha Levy

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ATO extends working-from-home shortcut method

The Tax Office has extended its simplified working-from-home deduction method for another three months in the new...

09 July 2020 • By Jotham Lian

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Government hints at sped-up tax cuts

The government could bring forward legislated tax cuts and extend the JobKeeper program beyond September as it looks...

09 July 2020 • By Jotham Lian

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Tax-dodging accounting company, directors cop maximum ban from TPB

A Victoria-based accounting firm and its three directors have had their tax agent registrations torn up and banned for...

08 July 2020 • By Jotham Lian

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Tax watchdog highlights deceased estates tax burden

The ATO has responded to a review by the Inspector-General of Taxation investigating how the administrative strain...

08 July 2020 • By Miranda Brownlee

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COVID-19 tax return spruikers move into regulator’s sights

Unregistered agents spruiking large tax refunds in light of COVID-19 are now being targeted as part of the Tax...

07 July 2020 • By Jotham Lian

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ASIC flags COVID-19 financial reporting focus

Useful and meaningful disclosures and a focus on the reporting of asset values in light of COVID-19 will be crucial...

07 July 2020 • By Jotham Lian