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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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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
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Common return mistakes flagged for popular occupations

Tax professionals have been urged to utilise specialised guides and toolkits in their interaction with clients to help...
30 August 2018 • By Reporter
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‘A ticking time bomb’: Fight ramps up against audit proposal

The new Federal Treasurer has been warned that it could take close to five years before a breach is detected in an...
30 August 2018 • By Jotham Lian
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New requirements put forward for deductible gift recipients

The government’s proposed reforms to deductible gift recipients could help improve the consistency of governance over...
30 August 2018 • By Jotham Lian
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Suspected dodgy advisers, directors head to court after ATO swoop

The Federal Court has commenced public examinations on entities connected to a dodgy pre-insolvency adviser, in a move...
29 August 2018 • By Jotham Lian
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‘Common errors’ flagged to avoid super rejection

The ATO has highlighted certain common errors that have tripped clients up when using the Small Business...
29 August 2018 • By Reporter
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GST spotlight headed to smaller end of town

With large multinational and public companies put on notice by the ATO over their GST compliance obligations, smaller...
29 August 2018 • By Jotham Lian