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Work-related expenses clampdown brings in $70m

The ATO’s focus on work-related expenses has recovered close to $70 million through the use of its ‘nudge’ messages...

31 October 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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Tax agents circled in ATO audit swoop

In an update on its ongoing investigation into auditor numbers, the ATO has revealed that 22 tax agents are involved...

29 October 2018 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Treasury CGT defence panned, questions raised

Treasury’s defence of the bill proposing to deny the CGT main residence exemption for non-residents has been...

29 October 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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$850m in unpaid SG recovered in FY17–18

Compliance activities undertaken by the ATO in the 2017–18 financial year saw the ATO raise around $850 million in...

26 October 2018 • By Miranda Brownlee

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‘A bad look’: ATO speaks up on Federal Court ruling

The Tax Office has conceded that a recent taxpayer court dispute is a “bad look” on the agency but uncertainty remains...

26 October 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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ATO to contact clients over bank details

The Tax Office will be sending SMS text messages to clients who provided incorrect bank account details in their tax...

26 October 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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Mid-tier slams ‘ludicrous’ Division 7A proposal

The government’s proposed amendments to Division 7A could see ‘double or triple taxation’ in some cases, as criticism...

26 October 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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‘Numerous examples’: Tax lawyer spots amnesty take up

A tax lawyer has urged employers to review and declare any unpaid superannuation to contractors under the proposed...

25 October 2018 • By Jotham Lian