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ART affirms TPB decision on registration of tax agent
The Administrative Review Tribunal has upheld a decision by the TPB to reject a former tax agent’s request for registration as a tax agent.
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Grant Thornton International names Greg Keith as CEO-elect
Greg Keith will take on the role of chief executive for Grant Thornton International after stepping down as chief executive of Grant Thornton Australia.
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Major parties miss the mark with tax sweetener measures
Labor and the Coalition have announced competing measures to provide tax deductions for cost-of-living relief and first home buyers.
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Howarth reaffirms plans to expand provision of advice by accountants
Shadow financial services minister Luke Howarth has said he would support making it easier for accountants to provide advice, particularly SMSF advice, if the Coalition i...
ATO's processes with third party data-matching in need of review, says CA ANZ
The professional body says a review should be undertaken into how the ATO assesses the appropriateness of the data it relies on for its data matching programs.
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RSM offers tax time tips for cash-strapped construction businesses
Without proper planning, construction businesses can find themselves frustrated by cash flow issues when tax time comes around, RSM has said.
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Urgent action needed to improve audit regulation, warns CPA
CPA Australia is calling for significant improvements to be made to ASIC’s audit oversight to restore trust and safeguard the future of the profession.
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‘Erroneous’ ATO letters burden tax agents with additional work and stress: IPA
Poorly executed communications by the ATO in recent months has confused taxpayers and created extra work for tax practitioners, the professional body has said.
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Xero unveils ‘Tap to Pay’ to support grappling SMEs
Xero has announced the launch of ‘Tap to Pay’ on iPhone in a move to help small businesses manage their cash flow.
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Coalition ‘dead against’ Div 296, ASFA ‘not as concerned’
Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor has strongly reiterated the Coalition’s opposition to the $3 million super tax, but ASFA’s chief executive pushed back on concerns ove...
Inconsistent service delivery listed as major gripe in ATO phone line review
Registered agents have raised serious concerns about the quality of service and consistency in advice when using the ATO phone line, the Tax Ombudsman has said.
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CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Ireland solidify relationship with MRA
CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Ireland have signed a mutual recognition agreement to share information and ideas across members.
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Retail businesses face ‘silent depression’ as insolvencies surge
Small Australian businesses in the retail sector are under significant strain as they face continuous, unprecedented challenges, BDO Australia has revealed.
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CPA outlines key strategies for businesses dealing with US tariff changes
The professional body is advising businesses to lean on their accountants for support amid US President Donald Trump’s changing tariff announcements.
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Tax advisory expert flags common small business CGT concession errors
It is crucial to understand all elements of the small business CGT concessions to avoid any negative outcomes for clients, a tax adviser has cautioned.
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CA ANZ pushes for review into OSFA to address ‘major limitations’
Improving the availability of data and real-time processing in online services for agents would dramatically reduce demand for the tax agent phone line, the professiona...
BDO Australia adds 4 partners across Sydney and Melbourne offices
The professional services firm is welcoming four new partners to its ranks in a bid to further its growth strategy.
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Shrinking household sizes driving the housing crisis: Grattan Institute
The biggest trend driving rising house costs isn’t generous investor tax discounts or immigration, the Grattan Institute has said.
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CA ANZ launches new AI fluency certificate for accountants
CA ANZ has launched a certificate in AI fluency to equip finance professionals with skills to harness emerging technologies.
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Court case raises important questions about ATO’s guidance on service trusts
A recent case examining inter-entity service fees has suggested that the degree of documentation requested by the Tax Office in its guidance is beyond what is required by...
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