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Scrutinise trust deeds to avoid ‘unexpected outcomes’, ATO urges

The Tax Office has said it often sees trustees failing to follow deeds or not checking family trust elections.

06 May 2024 • By Christine Chen

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ATO cautions tax agents on ‘cut and paste’ lodgment deferrals

Requests for lodgment deferrals that are generic or limited in information are likely to be denied, the ATO has warned...

02 May 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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ATO expands data-matching program for crypto assets

The ATO plans to collect cryptocurrency data for up to 1 million individuals as part of new compliance activities.

01 May 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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ATO’s systems vulnerable to tax fraud, IGTO report cautions

The IGTO has found the ATO’s controls for preventing fraud inadequate, with fraudsters managing to lodge fraudulent...

30 April 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Budget tipped to deliver tax breaks for business investment

BDO has highlighted the need for the federal budget to bring additional tax deductions rather than simply accelerated...

30 April 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Australians hit with biggest income tax increase in OECD

A 7.6 per cent spike in 2022–23, brought on by bracket creep and the end of the LMITO, has affected low- and...

29 April 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Top adviser calls for end to tax system tinkering in federal budget

When trust taxation, residency, Division 7A, and FBT issues even have accountants confused, it shows wholesale changes...

29 April 2024 • By Christine Chen

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AAT upholds ATO decision on self-education expenses

The tribunal has dismissed an appeal relating to self-education expenses claimed as deductions by a dental technician.

25 April 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee