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The Australian Tax Office hotspots 2019 — do they apply to you?

Every tax time, the ATO focuses on certain hotspots where taxpayers are prone — either accidentally or deliberately —...

28 June 2019 • By Mark Chapman, H&R Block

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‘Extra care’ crucial in avoiding ATO spotlight this tax time

Tax agents have been urged to apply “an extra bit of thought and extra care” into handling clients’ claims this tax...

27 June 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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Mid-tier spots increased ATO scrutiny on seasonal homes

A mid-tier firm has sounded a warning on seasonal holiday homes this tax time, with advisers urged to prepare clients...

27 June 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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More than taxes: How I transformed my accounting career

From Kmart retail assistant to heading up a research business, Michael Johnson shows how a commitment to lifelong...

26 June 2019 • By Reporter

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Steering clear of an ATO audit this tax time

With tax time just around the corner, we take a look at what the Tax Office is on the lookout for and how you can...

26 June 2019 • By Reporter

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STP myths linger ahead of 1 July start date

Confusion around certain aspects of Single Touch Payroll continues to plague the industry one week out from the...

26 June 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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ATO flashes warning over $7.2bn car expenses claims

Over $7.2 billion in work-related car expenses claimed last year have placed the popular deduction firmly in the...

25 June 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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Board of Taxation, Black Economy Taskforce chair passes away

The chair of the Board of Taxation and the former chair and chief executive of KPMG International, Michael Andrew, has...

25 June 2019 • By Jotham Lian