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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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‘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

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Tax and accounting alignment neither ‘feasible not desirable’, says tax board

The Board of Taxation has conceded that a broad-level alignment between the accounting and tax system within...

25 October 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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Details on Division 7A changes released, welcomed

Long awaited details of amendments to Division 7A has finally been released by Treasury, as the government looks to...

24 October 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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New measure set to target withholding obligations

New laws aimed at removing deductions for entities who fail to comply with their withholding obligations are set to...

24 October 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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IGT clears ATO of fraud but recommends changes

The Inspector-General of Taxation has cleared the ATO of any systemic internal fraud or corruption, with several...

23 October 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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‘More to learn’: ATO on payroll compliance fears

The ATO has committed to learn more about payroll process before using the incoming single touch payroll regime for...

22 October 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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ATO court case leaves taxpayers in ‘awkward spot’

A recent federal court decision and subsequent refusal by the High Court to grant special leave to appeal leaves...

22 October 2018 • By Jotham Lian