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Proposed budget change a winner, says mid-tier

One mid-tier accounting firm has welcomed reports that the federal budget will adopt standard accounting practices for...

01 May 2017 • By Lara Bullock

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Mid-tier tips 457 visa changes as new advice hotspot

Last week the government announced that it is going to abolish and replace the 457 visas program, providing...

28 April 2017 • By Lara Bullock

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ATO picks up steam as rulings refresh

Hundreds of public rulings are now being “actively” reviewed by the ATO and over 300 have been withdrawn, in a list of...

27 April 2017 • By Katarina Taurian

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Accounting body says super, housing policy still possible

Following the criticism it received over the idea of accessing superannuation for housing, the government may...

24 April 2017 • By Miranda Brownlee

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ATO set for increased audits, debt crackdown

A major win for the ATO in the Full Federal Court last week will boost the confidence of the commissioner in pursuing...

24 April 2017 • By Katarina Taurian

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ATO real-time push exposes ‘danger’ pattern

Accountants who historically update documentation for their clients around key deadline times, as opposed to in...

21 April 2017 • By Jotham Lian

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Fed Court ruling tipped to unleash tax ‘bombshell’

A recent Federal Court decision points to the “odd outcomes” current trust tax law can produce and highlights the need...

20 April 2017 • By Katarina Taurian

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Tax agent, former mayor sentenced after ATO probe

Two tax agents, including a former mayor, have been sentenced for fraud following investigation by the ATO.

18 April 2017 • By Jotham Lian