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Labor’s controversial tax policy headed for review

The federal opposition’s plans to end cash refunds for excess dividend imputation credits will be the subject of a...
19 September 2018 • By Katarina Taurian

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ATO updates crypto guidance

The ATO has updated its guidelines on the tax treatment of cryptocurrencies, including issues on exchanging one...
18 September 2018 • By Reporter
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Tax experts highlight data disruption

The tax profession has been commended for its adaptive approach in the past but has been urged to be prepared for a...
18 September 2018 • By Jotham Lian
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Parliamentary report calls for ‘push return’ tax system

A parliamentary inquiry has recommended that the tax office work towards a transition to a “push return” tax system,...
18 September 2018 • By Jotham Lian
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Inquiry calls for standard deductions, tax agent compensation

Standard deductions for work-related expenses and a compensation arrangement for tax agents for poor delivery outcomes...
17 September 2018 • By Jotham Lian
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ATO breaks down error count in latest lodgements

Around six in 10 tax returns that contained errors in the first two months of tax time 2018 were tax agent-prepared...
14 September 2018 • By Jotham Lian
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8,000 agents marked in upcoming ATO program

Over 8,000 tax agents will be visited over the next four years as the ATO looks to ramp up its educational campaign to...
13 September 2018 • By Jotham Lian
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Senate passes $20,000 instant asset write-off extension

Despite months of delays, the Senate has today passed legislation to extend the $20,000 instant asset write-off to 30...
12 September 2018 • By Jotham Lian