Media Releases

Media releases

For media enquiries, email communications [at] tpb.gov.au (subject: Media%20enquiry) (TPB Communications).

We will do all we can to provide a timely response to your enquiry. Please note that due to certain legislative restrictions, the TPB may not be able to comment on or provide specific information about tax practitioners.

2019

22 October 2019	Tax Practitioners Board reveals dramatic spike in compliance action during 2018-19
17 October 2019	TPB targets practitioners responsible for over $1 billion in overclaimed tax deductions
12 September 2019	TPB targets fraudulent BAS activity and bans three agents for five years
10 September 2019	AAT decision backs TPB finding on grounds of public interest
1 August 2019	Tax Practitioners Board welcomes the release of independent review discussion paper
15 July 2019	Tax Practitioners Board begins new financial year investigating 350 tax practitioners
2 July 2019	Dealing with an unregistered tax agent can cost you
27 June 2019	Six practitioners suspended by TPB for failing to lodge annual declarations
12 June 2019	Bankrupt tax agent with $36 million debt has registration terminated by Tax Practitioners Board
3 June 2019	Millions in revenue recouped and asset risks reduced in strategy targeting agent obligations
28 May 2019	AAT rejects application by former tax agent following TPB termination
15 May 2019	TPB invites comment on new guidance for tax practitioners
10 April 2019	TPB terminates tax agent registrations for overclaiming expenses
4 April 2019	TPB welcomes Inspector-General of Taxation report on future of tax profession
7 March 2019	Court orders stop Hacker from providing tax services
28 February 2019	Positive response to tax practitioner debt and lodgement strategy
20 February 2019	TPB welcomes new Chair and Board appointments
17 January 2019	TPB and ATO act swiftly on complaints about alleged theft of tax refunds