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Tax Institute pulls apart government's GST position

The Tax Institute has quashed the government’s response that carrying on an enterprise for GST purposes should not...

13 April 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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‘A simple mistake can attract our attention’: ATO reminds tax agents of FBT...

The tax office has issued a reminder to tax professionals about some simple, but common, errors which often attract...

10 April 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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Watch for new duties as US, China trade war escalates

Accountants and advisers have been urged to keep a close eye on the possible trade war between the US and China, as...

10 April 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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Wealthy clients’ headaches driving business for accountants, research finds

Market feedback is so far indicating the government and regulators’ increased focus on high-net-worth individuals is...

06 April 2018 • By Reporter

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Planners fight for tax deductibility of fees

The government is again hearing financial planners’ gripes about accountants’ and lawyers’ advice being tax...

06 April 2018 • By Katarina Taurian

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Win for accountants in $63K ombudsman swoop

Some Sydney accountants have been back-paid thousands after a compliance swoop from the Fair Work Ombudsman in NSW.

06 April 2018 • By Katarina Taurian

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Thomson Reuters, Westfield exec to head Tax Institute

The Tax Institute has announced the appointment of a new chief executive seven months after the departure of...

05 April 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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Inspector-General knocks ATO boss’ tax agent blasting

The Inspector-General of Taxation (IGT) says tax commissioner Chris Jordan’s recent hit out against tax agents without...

05 April 2018 • By Jotham Lian