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Political interest in overhauling tax residency laws has ‘disappeared’, says specialist
Neither major party appears to have much motivation for simplifying and fixing the tax residency laws despite previous announcements from both parties, a tax specialist h...
Inspector-General of Taxation welcomes grant of additional powers
The Inspector-General of Taxation and Tax Ombudsman has been granted new powers as part of the government’s response to the Robodebt scheme.
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RBA rate cut hands NSW businesses $1.6bn lifeline
The RBA’s rate cut could result in a $1.6 billion boost and increase in consumer confidence for NSW businesses, according to Business NSW.
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Boundaries the key to long term business success, says SME owner
Small practice owners should set clear business boundaries to succeed professionally and personally, the founder of the Goldi Group has said.
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Tribunal rules against tax agent in recent PAYG withholding case
A tax agent has lost an appeal to overturn administrative penalties in a case involving wages that were paid from the bank account of an entity other than the employer.
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RBA announces first interest rate decision for the year
The Reserve Bank has handed down its highly anticipated interest rate decision for February.
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BDO bolsters risk advisory services with team expansion
BDO Australia has set its sights on expanding its risk advisory services with the appointment of two new partners.
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ATO unveils control plan for managing fraud and corruption risks
The Tax Office has outlined a new fraud and corruption control framework to deal with the increasingly complex threat of fraud and corruption.
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Anti-money laundering rules ‘inflexible’ for sole practitioners, small firms
The rules and the language contained in AUSTRAC’s exposure draft for the new anti-money laundering rules do not provide sufficient flexibility for smaller firms, profes...
3 in 4 sole operators feel lonely and isolated, research reveals
Being your own boss can present significant personal challenges such as isolation, burnout and relationship struggles, research from MYOB has revealed.
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SMSF sector cautiously optimistic Div 296 battle has been won
The SMSF sector is cautiously optimistic that the Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions Bill will lapse when the next federal election is called.
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CA ANZ welcomes delay in super tax bill
The professional body has voiced its support for the delay of the super tax bill which was set to be debated last Thursday.
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Government to protect Aussies with ‘ironclad’ scam laws
The government has passed “the world’s toughest” anti-scam laws to prevent Australians from being an easy target for scammers.
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CAAA unveils latest milestone in national expansion plan
The accounting and advisory firm has announced its expansion into Melbourne, with ALK Accountants and Advisors joining the firm.
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Simplify payroll tax laws to 'resolve ambiguity', says Tax Institute
A lack of clear guidance and inconsistent application of the payroll tax law highlights the need for legislative amendments, according to the institute.
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‘Flawed’ client-agent linking system continues to plague accountants
The Tax Office must urgently commit to fixing the “fundamentally flawed” client-agent linking system to effectively protect information, according to the founder of T...
Super sector to be subject to regulatory scrutiny ‘sooner rather than later’
BDO is urging APRA-regulated super funds to immediately address scam vulnerabilities to reinforce Australia’s superannuation system.
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Wexted opens Melbourne office, appoints new partner
Restructuring advisory firm Wexted has appointed former PwC director Chris Sequeira to lead its recently launched Melbourne office.
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Misappropriation of client funds lands director with 5-year ban
The Tax Practitioners Board has terminated a tax agent company and its director for the misappropriation of client refunds.
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Personal insolvencies ease slightly in December
The number of personal insolvencies linked to individuals running a business dropped further in December, according to the latest AFSA statistics.
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