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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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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

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Over a quarter of tax agents fail CPE audit

More than one in four tax practitioners have failed to comply with their continuing professional education records,...

28 September 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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Accountants warned on SG amnesty approach

Practitioners have been urged to tread cautiously when advising clients on whether they should wait for the...

28 September 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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Government calls on tax agents called to speak about ATO

Tax agents have been invited to provide feedback on the ATO’s performance as a parliamentary committee’s review draws...

27 September 2018 • By Jotham Lian