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$21m tax scheme forces ATO to make system changes

The Tax Office says it has now implemented changes to its system to prevent large-scale tax fraud, such as the Western...

15 November 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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Holiday season contractor spike triggers TPAR concern

Tax practitioners have been urged to keep an eye out for business clients using more cleaning or courier contractors...

13 November 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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SG amnesty gets green light from Senate committee

The proposed SG amnesty has now inched forward after a parliamentary committee recommended that the bill be passed.

12 November 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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GST complexities underestimated as 1 in 2 businesses self-lodge BAS

Close to one in two small businesses choose not to use a registered agent to lodge their business activity statements,...

11 November 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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Commissioner called to explain changes to position on commercial debt...

The commissioner has been called to provide greater clarity over various circumstances dealing with its new...

11 November 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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Risks abound in small business CGT exemption

Trustees looking to contribute proceeds of the sale of their business into their SMSF should be aware of the risks,...

11 November 2019 • By Sarah Kendell

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Accountants warned on rising bankruptcies linked to Division 7A

A spike in bankruptcies as a direct result of director loans has led to concerns that clients may not fully understand...

08 November 2019 • By Jotham Lian and Adam Zuchetti

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Frankston, Croydon businesses set for ATO black economy strike force visits

Up to 800 businesses in the Melbourne suburbs of Frankston and Croydon have been earmarked for visits by the ATO...

07 November 2019 • By Jotham Lian