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Real-time ATO, tax agent interaction tipped to escalate

Real-time interaction between tax agents and the ATO will likely escalate in the coming years, as the regulator seeks...

17 July 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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‘Fundamental mistakes’ spied in cryptocurrency regulation

The tax office’s approach to regulating cryptocurrencies, including recognising a capital gain event, contains...

16 July 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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Caution advised on pricing model transition for clients

Accounting firms would do well to consider a few key precautionary measures before deciding to change their client...

13 July 2018 • By Adrian Flores

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‘Large preparers to suburban accountants’ copped ATO audit

Pre-emptive warnings and compliance action are on the cards as the ATO speaks on the tax agent behaviour which is...

13 July 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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91 missed returns lands taxpayer with suspended sentence

Failing to lodge 91 returns over a decade has seen a business owner issued a suspended sentence, and follows tens of...

12 July 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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Self-lodgers, tax agents get bad rap in major new ATO report

Close to three-quarters of all tax returns in an ATO investigation contained errors, contributing to an $8.7 billion...

12 July 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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Tax, financing changes see clients struggle with property

Restricted access to finance and tax changes are forming part of a challenging property market for clients looking to...

11 July 2018 • By Reporter

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Get ready for ATO door knocks, tax and BAS agents told

Tax practitioners have been advised to prepare themselves and their small business clients for a potential door knock...

11 July 2018 • By Jotham Lian