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Former Board of Tax chair joins government’s foreign investor compliance mission

A prominent tax professional has been appointed as a part-time member to the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB)...

14 December 2017 • By Jotham Lian

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‘Surprising’ 2017 reports prompt ASIC’s caution to accountants, auditors

ASIC has released its focus areas for the year ending 31 December 2017 financial reports, calling on accountants and...

11 December 2017 • By Jotham Lian

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ATO stands firm despite big business escaping tax in FY15/16

Several hundred corporations with activities in Australia appeared to have paid no tax in 2015/16, but the ATO said...

08 December 2017 • By Katarina Taurian

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Which tax policies are fuelling Australian property prices?

The property bubble has been inflating since the late 1980s and to better understand which tax policies have...

07 December 2017 • By Chris Hooper, Accodex

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New property scheme passes, with new carve-outs

As per this year's federal budget, the First Home Super Saver Scheme has passed both houses, but there are amendments...

07 December 2017 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Accountant caught up in high-profile FWO smackdown

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the franchisee of a multi-national company for allegedly...

07 December 2017 • By Jotham Lian

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Government moves on tax deductible gift recipients

The federal government has made official moves to reform the administration and oversight of organisations with...

06 December 2017 • By Reporter

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‘Significant roadblock’ faces Australia’s tax system

The US Senate’s passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which includes corporate tax reform, will likely have a knock-on...

05 December 2017 • By Katarina Taurian