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Both sides of government spin super promises

The federal government and opposition have promised a stable superannuation environment, but at the same time, both...

18 April 2019 • By Katarina Taurian

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Frydenberg and Bowen lock horns as Labor updates website

Labor is in the midst of updating its capital gains tax and negative gearing policies amid scrutiny from the industry.

16 April 2019 • By Reporter

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Labor pushes on with franking credits ‘gift’ portrayal

Opposition leader Bill Shorten has pitched refundable franking credits as a “gift” that could fund fundamental health...

16 April 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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ATO issues view on overturned GST decision

Clients who supply their own vehicle for work purposes will not be automatically viewed by the Tax Office as an...

16 April 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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PM, Treasurer write to accountants on big tax, fee deductibility proposals

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg have written to the accounting community addressing the...

15 April 2019 • By Katarina Taurian

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IGT shoots down suggestion it makes ‘excuses for the Tax Office’

The Inspector-General of Taxation has refuted suggestions it was “writing up an excuse” for the Tax Office in its...

15 April 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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Accountant in hot water for false records under liability laws

An accounting firm will face action from the Fair Work Ombudsman under accessorial liability laws for allegedly...

12 April 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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‘Have to have STP-enabled software’: ATO confirms submission approach

The ATO has confirmed that it will not enable single touch reporting to be done through its new online services for...

12 April 2019 • By Jotham Lian