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‘Name and shame’ penalty proposed to curb tax evasion

New research has called for the government to introduce two new penalties into the current tax penalty regime to deal...
17 April 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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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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Federal government locks horns with opposition over ‘botched’ GST changes

The federal opposition has hit out at the government over an apparent anomaly in the GST law, but the Treasurer’s...
13 April 2018 • By Jotham Lian
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‘Strange anomaly’ in GST law may catch tax agents out

The Tax Institute has spotted an anomaly in GST law concerning the difference in GST cash accounting thresholds to...
11 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