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‘A delicate balancing act’: ATO pushes for sub-$60k earners to self-lodge

The Tax Office has been asked to tread carefully with the marketing of its free Tax Help program to avoid tension with...

05 October 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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Big STP concessions progress for microbusiness

The ATO has confirmed it will not force micro employers to purchase payroll software, as it begins consulting on...

04 October 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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Government mulls tax on digital corporations

The federal government has begun zoning in on options for taxing the digital economy, but there are concerns of...

04 October 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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ATO holds millions in unclaimed refunds after 200k skipped lodgment

About 200,000 taxpayers who failed to do their taxes last year would “likely” have received a refund, according to the...

03 October 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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ASIC ramps up SME focus amid backlash to weak big biz monitoring

ASIC will continue its focus on the compliance obligations of small businesses, having dealt with over 700 offences...

03 October 2018 • By Katarina Taurian and Jotham Lian

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Labor franking proposal could spur risky investor behaviour

Lobbying efforts against the federal opposition’s plan to end cash payments for excess franking dividends have ramped...

02 October 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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Incorrect claims leads to tax agent’s four month suspension

A tax agent has been suspended by the Tax Practitioners Board for claiming significant travel and work-related expense...

28 September 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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Watch for self-incrimination when backing clients, says ex-Tax Institute boss

With the ATO increasing its audit activity in light of its focus on work-related deductions, accountants should be...

28 September 2018 • By Jotham Lian