TPB announces compliance priorities with a focus on integrity

The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has announced its 2026 compliance priorities to provide greater transparency and clarity to the tax profession. By publishing these priorities for the first time,… read more

TPB reinforces importance of full disclosure during registration

The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) notes the conviction of former tax agent Kai Kang for making a false or misleading statement in a material particular in a renewal application for registration.  On… read more

Webinars

We offer a range of webinars to potential and registered tax practitioners. These sessions are free and may count towards your continuing professional education (CPE). You must register to attend a… read more

TPB(EP) 01/2010 Code of Professional Conduct

Table of contents TOC (auto-generated)   This is a Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) Explanatory Paper (TPB(EP)). It is intended as information only. It provides a detailed explanation of the TPB’s… read more

TPB(EP) 02/2010 Fit and proper person

Table of contents TOC (auto-generated)   This is a Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) Explanatory Paper (TPB(EP)).This TPB(EP) is intended as information only. It provides a detailed explanation of the… read more

TPB(EP) 03/2010 Professional indemnity insurance requirements for registered tax and BAS agents

Table of contents TOC (auto-generated)   This TPB explanatory paper (TPB(EP)) is intended as information only. It provides a detailed explanation of the TPB's professional indemnity (PI) insurance… read more

TPB(EP) 07/2021 Continuing professional education requirements for tax and BAS agents from 1 July 2022

Table of contents TOC (auto-generated)   This Tax Practitioner Board (TPB) explanatory paper (TPB(EP)) provides a detailed explanation of the TPB’s continuing professional education (CPE)… read more

TPB(EP) 08/2022 Continuing professional education policy requirements for tax agents with a tax (financial) advice services condition

Table of contents TOC (auto-generated)   This Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) explanatory paper (TPB(EP)) provides a detailed explanation of the TPB’s continuing professional education (CPE)… read more

TPB(PG) 01/2010 Course in basic accountancy principles that is approved by the Board

Table of contents TOC (auto-generated)   This document is a Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) proposed guideline (TPB(PG)) that the TPB intends to issue as a guideline (TPB(G)) under paragraph 60-15(d)… read more

Act now - transitioning to registered business names on our Register

From 1 November 2025, the Australian Business Register (ABR) ceased publishing trading names, and we will update our public register to align with this change. This means that from April 2026 only… read more

TPB(PG) 02/2010 Course in commercial law that is approved by the Board

Table of contents TOC (auto-generated)   This document is a Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) proposed guideline (TPB(PG)) that the TPB intends to issue as a TPB guideline (TPB(G)) under paragraph 60-15(… read more

TPB(PG) 06/2022 Course in Australian taxation law that is approved by the Board for tax agents with a tax (financial) advice services condition

Table of contents TOC (auto-generated)   This document is a Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) proposed guideline (TPB(PG)) that the TPB intends to issue as a TPB guideline (TPB(G)) under paragraph 60-15(… read more

TPB(PG) 03/2010 Course in Australian taxation law that is approved by the Board

Table of contents TOC (auto-generated)   This document is a Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) proposed guideline (TPB(PG)) that the TPB intends to issue as a TPB guideline (TPB(G)) under paragraph 60-15(… read more

Simplifying our guidance products library

We are committed to making it easier for you to access and use our guidance products library to support you in meeting your obligations and staying compliant. This forms part of our  policy guidance… read more

Protect your practice

Are you confident your practice is protected against compliance risks? Join our upcoming webinar to learn practical strategies for safeguarding your business and clients. We’ll cover engaging with… read more

Customise your contact details on the TPB Register

We are updating the TPB Register to give you more flexibility in choosing which contact details are published on your TPB Register record. The TPB Register provides an up-to-date record of registered… read more

TPB(PN) 2/2018 Outsourcing and offshoring of tax services - Code of Professional Conduct considerations

Table of contents TOC (auto-generated)   Tax Practitioners Board practice note The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has released this practice note to provide practical guidance and assistance to… read more

TPB(PG) 07/2022 Course in commercial law that is approved by the Board for tax agents with a tax (financial) advice services condition

Table of contents TOC (auto-generated)   This document is a Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) proposed guideline (TPB(PG)) that the TPB intends to issue as a TPB guideline (TPB(G)) under paragraph 60-15(… read more

TPB(PN) 4/2021 Use and disclosure of a client’s TFN and TFN information in email communications

Table of contents TOC (auto-generated)   Tax Practitioners Board practice note The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has released this practice note (PN) to provide practical guidance and assistance to… read more

TPB(PN) 3/2019 Letters of engagement

Tax Practitioners Board practice note The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has released this practice note to provide practical guidance and assistance to registered tax practitioners in relation to the… read more