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deputy commissioner cautioned son ahead of tax fraud arrest
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Deputy commissioner cautioned son ahead of tax fraud arrest

An AFP affidavit released by the Supreme Court of NSW yesterday has revealed that the now former ATO deputy...
22 June 2017 • By Lara Bullock

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As the ATO continues to ramp up its focus on scrutinising work-related expense claims this year, two mid-tier firms...
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Board of Taxation head takes on new role

The government has appointed two new members to the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation, including the current CEO...
20 June 2017 • By Lara Bullock
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ATO to ramp up scrutiny of $20K tax break use

Accountants and SMEs should be wary of entering “dodgy” end-of-year deals simply to utilise the $20,000 instant asset...
19 June 2017 • By Lara Bullock
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Contentious tax now at ‘urgent’ reform stage, global exec warns

A global tax expert has warned that Australia must urgently address its high corporate tax rate before it becomes even...
19 June 2017 • By Lara Bullock
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$20K instant asset write-off extension locked in

Yesterday, the $20,000 instant asset write-off legislation was passed by the Senate, meaning small businesses can...
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New crowdsourcing legislation a win for accountants

Proposed legislation to extend crowdsourced funding to proprietary companies has been welcomed by an accounting body,...
15 June 2017 • By Lara Bullock
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National tax brands announce joint venture

Ten months after its launch, sub-aggregator Purple Circle Financial Services announced a new joint-venture partnership...
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