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Tax agents fuelling non-compliance, ATO boss says

Over 900 audits have shown that tax agents are contributing to Australia’s individual tax gap through “carelessness,...
24 November 2017 • By Katarina Taurian

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Mid-tier fears tax, compliance laws driving clients offshore

The mounting time and opportunity costs of Australia’s “unnecessarily complex” tax laws are increasingly pushing...
23 November 2017 • By Jotham Lian
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ASBFEO applauds government move on payments

The government has moved forward to introduce a 15-business-day payment term for small business suppliers following...
22 November 2017 • By Jotham Lian
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CA firm changes advice processes after ASIC action

Following an external review of its compliance with financial services laws, a Queensland-based AFSL holder has...
21 November 2017 • By Katarina Taurian
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PM hints at big tax cuts, ‘electoral sweetener’ to create more complexity

The prime minister has hinted tax cuts for middle-income earners are on the cards, but one mid-tier fears the...
21 November 2017 • By Katarina Taurian
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Accountants told to brace for more reporting changes

Despite the ATO finalising its views on superannuation reporting requirements, industry executives are warning that...
20 November 2017 • By Miranda Brownlee
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Landlords struggle under ‘inappropriate effect’ of property tax changes

The new housing affordability reforms have drawn criticism from a mid-tier firm, which has found the new limits on...
20 November 2017 • By Jotham Lian
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‘Clear message’ to accounting firms with first-of-its-kind penalty

The workplace regulator has fired warning shots at accounting firms, after a firm was penalised $53,880 in a first for...
20 November 2017 • By Katarina Taurian