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ATO sounds deductions warning ahead of tax time

The Tax Office is expecting due diligence from tax agents this tax time around certain problematic deduction areas as...

17 June 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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Silver lining in new withholding obligation law

A new law targeting tax deductions where withholding obligations have not been complied with could help tax advisers...

13 June 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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ATO movement sparks audit, reviews concern

Audit activity and reviews are set to become more widespread for small businesses and individual taxpayers, if recent...

12 June 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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Instant asset write-off fails to attract small business

Over four out of five small business owners do not use the instant asset write-off, with less than a quarter aware...

12 June 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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Mid-tier launches blockchain audits

A mid-tier firm has announced it will provide auditing and assurance services for blockchain and crypto assets in a...

12 June 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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Tax Office called to compensate after system error

Taxpayers that sought advice to deal with incorrectly issued excess determinations for non-concessional contributions...

07 June 2019 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Government called to reassess tax consultation and administration

Greater consultation and a commitment to policy intent are among some of the issues that a number of members of the...

07 June 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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ATO wants to hold on to lifestyle assets data for longer

High-net-wealth clients have been placed on alert as the ATO seeks to extend the period it can retain data from...

07 June 2019 • By Jotham Lian