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ATO flags alternatives, flexibility for next STP deadline

Hundreds of thousands of micro-businesses may be allowed alternative reporting mechanisms under the Single Touch...

07 September 2018 • By Katarina Taurian

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40,000 on board with STP but big deferrals slow take-up

Approximately 40,000 employers have implemented Single Touch Payroll reporting, despite deferrals from software...

05 September 2018 • By Katarina Taurian

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ATO confirms changes to ‘bugbear’ reporting issue

The Tax Office’s STP boss has confirmed the ATO has moved to correct a reporting headache for tax and BAS agents.

05 September 2018 • By Katarina Taurian

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ATO clarifies super guarantee amnesty confusion

The Tax Office has confirmed that the benefits of the proposed superannuation guarantee amnesty are not in effect,...

05 September 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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ABN shake-up meets backlash from accounting, tax profession

Voices in the accounting profession are pushing back on the government’s proposal to introduce an ABN registration and...

04 September 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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New minister responsible for advice, tax unveiled by Treasurer

New federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has announced key Treasury portfolio responsibilities, including the minister in...

04 September 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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ATO boss backs his dispute process as GST, PAYG clashes linger

The Tax Commissioner has defended the ATO’s compliance approach with small business and has found that GST and PAYG...

03 September 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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Opposition proposes shake-up of ATO appeals processes

Labor has tabled a proposal to introduce a new Second Commissioner of Appeals within the ATO in a bid to ensure there...

03 September 2018 • By Jotham Lian