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‘Sharper teeth’ needed to hold ATO accountable, mid-tier says

A mid-tier firm has joined calls for the Inspector-General of Taxation (IGoT) being given more powers in an effort to...

01 November 2017 • By Katarina Taurian

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Spike in tax practitioner complaints in ‘challenging year’ for TPB

The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) believes significant funding constraints have hampered its performance in a year...

31 October 2017 • By Katarina Taurian

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GST crackdown gets backing as ‘tens of thousands’ of letters sent

The ATO’s renewed tax time warnings about its GST surveillance activity has been welcomed as a necessary move by parts...

31 October 2017 • By Katarina Taurian

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ASIC pinpoints accountants, auditors, liquidators in FY17/18 plans

ASIC has today released its business plan for the current financial year, indicating compliance resources will be...

31 October 2017 • By Katarina Taurian

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Win for clients in ATO expenses backflip

The ATO has reinstated a popular meals expense after consultation with tax and industry professionals who opposed its...

30 October 2017 • By Reporter

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Lesson for accountants in firm’s $1m penalty

An advice firm has copped a $1 million civil penalty from the Federal Court, serving as a warning to accountants...

30 October 2017 • By Katarina Taurian

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ATO hints at renewed GST swoop

The ATO has contacted over 120,000 taxpayers about their GST obligations, and ahead of tomorrow’s self-lodgement...

30 October 2017 • By Katarina Taurian

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Tax agent knocked back, follows CAANZ, court findings

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) has upheld the regulator’s decision to reject a veteran tax agent’s...

27 October 2017 • By Katarina Taurian