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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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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

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‘We’ve reached the end of tax changes’ says Bowen on super

Shadow treasurer Chris Bowen said a Labor government would implement “necessary” superannuation changes, but will...

05 April 2018 • By Killian Plastow

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Property investors signal retreat in latest big bank figures

Australia’s major banks have recorded rises in their owner-occupied residential mortgage book, as the east coast...

04 April 2018 • By Charbel Kadib and Katarina Taurian

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Tips for tax agents during WRE crackdown

A mid-tier firm has released guidance for tax agents looking to stay on the right side of the regulator during its...

04 April 2018 • By Katarina Taurian