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No new policy on private rulings, says Tax Office

The ATO says it has not changed its policy to stop providing reasons in edited versions of private rulings after...

12 July 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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How to best manage an ATO audit: former deputy commissioner

Developing an early relationship with tax officers and reminding them of their obligations as set out in the...

10 July 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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Lodgements spike by 88% as taxpayers ignore advice

Taxpayers have ignored the ATO’s calls to hold off on returns, with lodgements now 88 per cent higher than they were...

10 July 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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‘Widespread misunderstanding’: Accountants cautioned on journal entries

Accountants have been cautioned from using accounting entries as a substitute for a transaction actually occurring,...

09 July 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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Update clients’ financial institution details for unclaimed super: ATO

Accountants have been reminded to help their clients reclaim their lost super by ensuring their correct financial...

09 July 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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Don’t shy away from consumption tax reform, government told

Broadening the goods and services tax and introducing targeted measures for small businesses should now be a priority...

08 July 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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Trial tax clinics a hit with community, educators

Over 140 individuals and small businesses have now received help from the government’s national tax clinic program...

08 July 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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Clients set to receive additional credits as tax cuts pass in full

The Tax Office will now start processing beefed-up tax refunds after the government’s $158 billion tax cut plan was...

05 July 2019 • By Jotham Lian