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Government ‘undermines’ tax system in new moves on property expenses

Newly-released draft legislation, which firms up the 2017 budget move to limit investors’ ability to claim travel...
17 July 2017 • By Lara Bullock

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ATO grants deadline relief for tax professionals

The tax office said more portal downtime is likely in the coming weeks, but relief for key deadlines has been granted...
13 July 2017 • By Katarina Taurian
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ATO heavyweight responds to hacking fears

The ATO second commissioner made a statement yesterday clarifying the ATO’s digital forensic capability, saying all...
13 July 2017 • By Lara Bullock
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KPMG pinches tax partner from rival big 4 firm

KPMG Enterprise has announced the appointment of a new lead tax partner in South Australia, who is due to commence on...
13 July 2017 • By Lara Bullock
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National tax network eyes growth in bookkeeping arm

One national network, known for its income tax services in particular, is eyeing growth in its bookkeeping service...
12 July 2017 • By Katarina Taurian
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Gaps in ASIC’s accountant crackdown surface

“Substantial deficiencies” in knowledge may be contributing to ASIC’s crackdown on accountants’ provision of...
11 July 2017 • By Miranda Brownlee
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ATO clarifies contentious business definition

The ATO has now updated its website in order to clarify its stance on whether a company is carrying on a business or...
11 July 2017 • By Lara Bullock
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Government acts on super, tax ‘loophole’

The government has moved to close off a superannuation tax strategy that was being used prior to the 2016 federal...
10 July 2017 • By Reporter