COVID-19 news
The following table provides links to all our news articles and media releases issued in response to COVID-19 (novel Coronavirus):
Board approved course requirements — concessions for COVID-19 Due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19, we have extended our concessions for Board approved courses assessment requirements to 30 June 2021. Find out more about the options available for approved course providers where supervised assessments cannot be conducted in line with our policy requirements. Last modified: 11 February 2021 |
Find out how we can assist if you are a tax practitioner in Western Australia and facing challenges from the current COVID-19 and bushfires challenges. Last modified: 2 February 2021 |
BAS services expanded for COVID-19 BAS agents can legally provide services in relation to the JobKeeper Payment (including services under the JobKeeper payment extension and the JobMaker Hiring Credit rules) and Cashflow support for business initiatives. Last modified: 8 December 2020 |
Contact us if your ability to meet your tax practitioner obligations is affected and we will work with you to resolve any outstanding TPB matters. We've a range of concessions and support measures in place to assist you. Last modified: 20 November 2020 |
Support to tax practitioners affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19) Learn about the concessions offered around CPE, annual declaration and registration renewals. Last modified: 17 November 2020 |
TPB bans agent for making false Cash Flow Boost claim Read our media release about a company tax agent that attempted to rort the COVID-19 stimulus Cash Flow Boost for over $20,000. Last modified: 9 October 2020 |
Frequently asked questions - COVID-19 stimulus measures and Code obligations Find answers to questions about your Code of Professional Conduct obligations when assisting clients with COVID-19 stimulus measures. Last modified: 22 September 2020 |
Tax Practitioners Board extends concessions in response to COVID-19 Read our media release about the extension of COVID-19 concessions to assist tax practitioners meet their registration and renewal requirements during the pandemic. Last modified: 7 September 2020 |
Contact us if your ability to meet your tax practitioner obligations is affected and we will work with you to resolve any outstanding TPB matters. We've a range of concessions and support measures in place to assist you. Last modified: 10 August 2020 |
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Working from home safely and productively Provides some practical advice for tax practitioners and their employees when working from home during these pandemic times. Last modified: 5 June 2020 |
Unregistered agents undermining COVID-19 package We've become aware of unregistered organisations providing misleading advice and support on obtaining COVID-19 stimulus benefits. Last modified: 21 May 2020 |
COVID-19 stimulus package - Information for clients A factsheet outlining a client's and their tax practitioner's obligations when seeking assistance under the Government's COVID-19 stimulus measures. Last modified: 20 May 2020 |
Exercising supervision and control when working remotely We've provided some guidance on how to manage staff and exercise adequate supervision and control when working remotely. Last modified: 13 May 2020 |
Tax Practitioners Board supports BAS agents to advise clients on stimulus measures Read our media release about the new legislative instrument allowing BAS agents to provide certain services under the Australian Government's COVID-19 stimulus measures. Last modified: 16 April 2020 |
Working together in response to the impacts of COVID-19 Read our joint statement with the ATO to address emerging COVID-19 relief issues. Last modified: 6 April 2020 |
TPB COVID-19 Consultative forum report - 24 March 2020 Read the key messages discussed at the specially convened COVID-19 Consulative Forum held on 24 March 2020. Last modified: 25 March 2020 |
Last modified: 11 February 2021