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‘Wait a few weeks’: ATO advises clients to hold off returns

Clients knocking on tax agents’ doors for a tax return from today may be better off waiting a few weeks, says the ATO.

01 July 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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27 June 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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Mid-tier spots increased ATO scrutiny on seasonal homes

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27 June 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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26 June 2019 • By Reporter

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Steering clear of an ATO audit this tax time

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26 June 2019 • By Reporter

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STP myths linger ahead of 1 July start date

Confusion around certain aspects of Single Touch Payroll continues to plague the industry one week out from the...

26 June 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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ATO flashes warning over $7.2bn car expenses claims

Over $7.2 billion in work-related car expenses claimed last year have placed the popular deduction firmly in the...

25 June 2019 • By Jotham Lian