Tax
Tax
Landlords struggle under ‘inappropriate effect’ of property tax changes
The new housing affordability reforms have drawn criticism from a mid-tier firm, which has found the new limits on...
20 November 2017 • By Jotham Lian
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‘Clear message’ to accounting firms with first-of-its-kind penalty
20 November 2017 • By Katarina Taurian
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Big four firm tips ‘natural appetite’ for more regulation
17 November 2017 • By Jotham Lian
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ATO adds new ‘paper shuffling’ tax schemes to official watch list
The tax office has flagged three tax planning arrangements that can appear compliant on paper, but are in effect...
16 November 2017 • By Katarina Taurian
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New reporting regime tipped to expose old accounting habits
The planning community is reporting headaches caused by accountants who leave paperwork to deadline and backdate their...
15 November 2017 • By Jotham Lian
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Former director, COO, charged for conspiracy to deceive auditors
A former director and a former chief operating officer have been charged with three counts of conspiracy to falsify...
15 November 2017 • By Jotham Lian
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Ditching timesheets likened to flying blind
While value-based pricing is on the rise and billable hours are drawing increasing criticism, accountants who choose...
15 November 2017 • By Jotham Lian
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Check income streams to avoid new tax ‘disappointment’, says mid-tier
A mid-tier is encouraging accountants to review their clients’ structures, as organisations that expected to benefit...
14 November 2017 • By Jotham Lian
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IRS campaign set to target Aussie accountants
The IRS is launching a new project which targets US expats with undisclosed foreign assets, and Australian accountants...
12 November 2017 • By Miranda Brownlee
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Wealthy clients faced with 'serious' tax consequences
Confusion about the use of reserves in superannuation is putting some high net worth clients in the ATO's firing line,...
10 November 2017 • By Miranda Brownlee