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ATO debt call centre ‘unfit for purpose’
When a payment plan involves more than $100,000, there’s nowhere to go.
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Small businesses urge Albanese to stick with reform plan
Industry bodies hope the new government will follow through on its pledge to collaborate.
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Labor multinationals policy ‘aligns with global agenda’
The incoming government’s tax policy aims to make global companies pay their fair share, says RSM Australia.
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Former Bruck Textile executives charged over $3.5m in staff entitlements
The failed company offloaded its assets to allegedly reduce redundancy payments.
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Accountants lament lack of tax reform ambition
But the profession can help with advice on achieving key Labor policies, it says.
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Director disqualified for $1m in tax debt
A Queensland director performed unreasonable transactions between his businesses and failed to meet its tax obligations.
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ASIC bans director over accounting failures
A Victorian director failed to ensure taxes and super were paid or meet ATO lodgement obligations.
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Businesses urged to adopt cloud-based software
There are several advantages businesses can tap into that they may not be aware of, says Earlypay.
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ID checks ‘awkward but essential’
A fresh wave of clients from July will encounter tighter verification tests at tax agents.
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$640k refund caught in GST crossfire
A practice’s trust account was frozen for three weeks following the ATO crackdown.
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Tradies in apprentice refund limbo
Changes to the method of claiming wages for trainees mean many firms will miss the June deadline.
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CountPlus appoints CEO and CFO
The ASX-listed accounting firm has changed its executive team.
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Accountant charged over alleged tax-related frauds
A tax agent allegedly altered numerous tax returns and made fraudulent applications on clients’ behalf.
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GST fraud crackdown ‘will punish legitimate claims’
The ATO’s pursuit of $850 million in dodgy refunds will leave some businesses with a cash-flow crisis.
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Boutique insolvency start-up expands to Canberra
Demand for advice is increasing as businesses emerge from the pandemic, it says.
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Switch to lifetime super cap, says CA ANZ
It would be fairer to women than annual limits and the body urges support from both sides of politics.
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Adventurous, creative: Hallmarks of accounting’s new breed
Tax professionals are shrugging off the traditional view that they are tedious number-crunchers.
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Reckon sells accounting division for $100m
UK-based Access Group will acquire Reckon’s practice management software and the two will work together to ensure “a smooth transition”.
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Accountants the ‘linchpin’ in SME lending
No one is better placed to analyse the financials, and assess the risks and benefits.
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Toolkit helps auditors hit upcoming standards
Small-to-medium practices offered “risk library” to help comply with revised quality regime.
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