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million dollar  penalty cash
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Million-dollar plus penalties introduced for cash economy cheats

The government’s ongoing crackdown on the black economy has gone up a notch, with penalties of over $1 million on the...
08 February 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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delayed the fuel tax credit rate change
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‘Watch very closely’: mid-tier flags fuel tax credit change delay

The late release of the December consumer price index by the Australian Bureau of Statistics has delayed the fuel tax...
06 February 2018 • By Jotham Lian
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ATO reminds accountants about common GST slip-up

A common client error with GST is something tax agents should watch out for as the tax profession edges closer towards...
06 February 2018 • By Reporter
Former big 4 principal joins mid-tier firm
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Pitcher Partners snares big 4 veteran in trade, tax move

Pitcher Partners has acquired the services of a former big four director as it seeks to expand its trade and fuel tax...
05 February 2018 • By Jotham Lian
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New surveillance tactics on the cards for tax time 2018

Tax agents should expect more targeted surveillance and risk-rating from the ATO in 2018, particularly when it comes...
05 February 2018 • By Katarina Taurian
federal minister acknowledges bombardment of regulation
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Federal minister acknowledges bombardment of regulation

The Assistant Minister to the Treasurer praised professionals in financial services for operating in a “highly...
02 February 2018 • By Aleks Vickovich and Katarina Taurian
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Tax Institute launches gender equality initiative

The Tax Institute has launched a professional development initiative for women working in taxation, in an effort to...
02 February 2018 • By Katarina Taurian
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Minister falls short on income tax relief promise for federal budget

Assistant Minister to the Treasurer, Michael Sukkar, fell short of committing to income tax cuts in the upcoming...
01 February 2018 • By Katarina Taurian