Tax
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PM hints at big tax cuts, ‘electoral sweetener’ to create more complexity
The prime minister has hinted tax cuts for middle-income earners are on the cards, but one mid-tier fears the...
21 November 2017 • By Katarina Taurian
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Accountants told to brace for more reporting changes
20 November 2017 • By Miranda Brownlee
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Landlords struggle under ‘inappropriate effect’ of property tax...
20 November 2017 • By Jotham Lian
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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
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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
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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