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‘Inappropriate use’ of myGov lodgements set for ATO scrutiny

The ATO has sent a warning to tax practitioners about using a client’s personal myGov account to lodge tax returns,...

11 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

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Low value GST collection a ‘success’ as $250m rolls in

The ATO has labelled the collection of GST on low-value goods “successful” as it rakes in over $180 million more than...

04 July 2019 • By Reporter

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ATO stands by taxi definition for FBT

The Tax Office will not view Uber and similar ride-sourcing vehicles as taxis for the purpose of fringe benefits tax...

04 July 2019 • By Jotham Lian