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Refund-pocketing tax agent sentenced to 12 months in jail

A Sydney tax agent will face 12 months in jail after being convicted of lodging fraudulent income tax returns on...

09 September 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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ATO explores deceased information access fix for online services

The ATO is currently working on a solution to allow tax agents to access information regarding deceased estates...

03 September 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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Busting myths: Accountants are here for more than just tax time

Promoted by CPA Australia. Advances in technology are fueling a change in the role accountants play, giving them more...

02 September 2019 • By CPA Australia

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Tax Commissioner wants to turn black economy to ‘lighter shade of grey’

ATO Commissioner Chris Jordan believes the agency’s local business visits are helping to change community behaviour,...

02 September 2019 • By Adam Zuchetti

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Why tax changes are needed for employee share schemes

Tax considerations will continue to inhibit the take-up of employee share schemes unless changes are made, with...

30 August 2019 • By Ali Suleyman, Pitcher Partners

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Commissioner Chris Jordan vows to improve tax system experience

Tax Commissioner Chris Jordan has acknowledged the frustrations felt by practitioners and their small business clients...

30 August 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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Taxation Ombudsman laments funding constraints

The Inspector-General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman has detailed its plans to revitalise its taxpayers complaints...

30 August 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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‘R&D Incentive problematic for years’: ATO Commissioner

ATO Commissioner Chris Jordan has admitted that “structurally, there is a problem” in relation to the R&D Tax...

30 August 2019 • By Adam Zuchetti