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‘Extended ATO delays’ expected to increase in wake of data spill

An already resources-tight tax office is tipped to be stretched even further in the wake of the Paradise Papers...

06 November 2017 • By Katarina Taurian

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Lobby grows for land taxes reform

Tax concessions including negative gearing and CGT discounts are counterproductive in assisting in housing...

06 November 2017 • By Jotham Lian

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Looming lending changes to impact Aussie firms

Mandatory comprehensive credit reporting (CCR) will come into effect for the big four banks from 1 July 2018, with...

02 November 2017 • By Jotham Lian

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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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Government proposes tax breaks for fintech investors

The government has put forward draft legislation which allows start-up fintech businesses to access the venture...

01 November 2017 • By Jotham Lian

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ATO records jump in prosecutions, debt

The tax office’s annual report shows there was an increase in prosecutions last financial year for individuals and...

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