Messages from the Chair

9 July 2010

I reflect in my end of financial year message on the introduction of the new regime and look to upcoming priorities. Don't forget to take advantage of transitional registration options.

12 May 2010

The transitional notification option for registration of tax agents runs out on 31 May 2010. My message looks at the three ways that tax agents can become registered. My full message provides more detail.

22 Apr 2010

Exposure drafts are now on the website with information about the Board’s preliminary view on courses. For more information and to read about the new Secretary of the Board, read my message in full.

29 Mar 2010

Tax practitioners will have the opportunity to comment on several exposure drafts over the coming weeks. My message also explains BAS agent transitional notification and transitional registration applications. 

5 Mar 2010

With the commencement of the Tax Agent Services Act, the Board is up and running and ready to receive registration and notification forms. My message also invites you to sign up to receive email updates from the Board about the latest information.

1 Mar 2010

With the new law coming into effect from 1 March 2010, it is important that agents who need to do so register within the time allowed. There are many ways you can become a registered agent under the new law. My message this week provides detail for tax agents on how they can register.

19 Feb 2010

There are many ways you can become an agent under the new law. Allowances have been made to ensure that people and entities with a range of circumstances can enter the new regime. This week, my message provides detail for bookkeepers and BAS preparers.

15 Feb 2010

The 1 March start date is fast approaching and it’s important to the Board that the introduction of this new regime goes smoothly. With this in mind, easy to use arrangements have been put in place to allow you an easy transition to the new regime.  My full message provides more detail.

5 Feb 2010

The Board’s official program of consultative arrangements got underway in January. A preliminary Consultative Forum, series of initial committee meetings and working groups were held to assist to plan for a successful transition to the new regime. My full message provides more detail.