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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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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

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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