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ATO gives taxpayers green light to lodge returns

Taxpayers should check their details are up to date and revise rules for deductions before lodging, the Tax Office has...

31 July 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Self-prepared returns on the rise in latest tax return data

The proportion of agent-prepared tax returns has seen a slight decrease from the same period last year, according to...

26 July 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

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Ute tax loophole costs government $250m

A loophole in luxury car tax allows expensive utes to be purchased tax-free, based on a study by The Australia...

23 July 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

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‘Bleisure’ travel claims in ATO sights, experts warn

Travellers who mix business and pleasure will face increased scrutiny as the Tax Office cracks down on work-related...

22 July 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Russian couple’s tax bill upheld after $1.6m found in covert ATO audit

A husband and wife challenged default assessments in the AAT and Federal Court claiming unexplained bank transfers...

22 July 2024 • By Christine Chen

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TPB puts 3.8k practitioners on notice over outstanding tax obligations

The Tax Practitioners Board has threatened to take “swift action” against practitioners who fail to bring their...

22 July 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

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ATO’s growing data access ‘alarming’, says TaxTank CEO

The software firm founder has raised serious concerns about the ATO's access to private taxpayer information.

19 July 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

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Taxpayer wins appeal against Tax Commissioner in Federal Court

The court granted the appeal after the Commissioner admitted that a taxpayer objection ought to have been allowed.

16 July 2024 • By Imogen Wilson