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This exposure draft has been withdrawn due to amendments to the Code Determination registered on 8 October. We will be releasing a new exposure draft for public consultation soon on these obligations… read more
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) Hear the latest information on your obligations when it comes to disqualified entities. We’ve now considered all feedback received from our recent… read more
Whistleblowing and confidentiality
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) New whistleblower arrangements to protect individuals who make disclosures about misconduct by tax practitioners come into effect on 1 July. This webinar will… read more
Tax Agent Services law changes overview
There are significant changes to the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (TASA), with many applying from 1 July 2024. These changes were introduced by the government to implement recommendations arising from… read more
FAQs - TPB Register enhancements
Why are changes being made to tax practitioner’s registration information that appears on the TPB Register? Changes were introduced by the government to implement recommendations arising from a 2019… read more
Tax Practitioner Governance and Standards Forum and Consultative Forum - 24 July 2024
Thank you for joining Peter de Cure (TPB Chair) and Matthew Addison (Tax Practitioner Governance and Standards Forum Co-Chair), at the combined Tax Practitioner Governance and Standards Forum (GSF)… read more
Our approach to supervision and control requirements affirmed by AAT
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) has upheld our decision to refuse an applicant’s registration as a tax agent on the basis they did not meet the relevant experience requirement for… read more
TPB commences consultation on draft guidance on new Code obligations
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has released draft guidance for consultation on 3 of the new obligations under the Tax Agent Services ( Code of Professional Conduct ) Determination 2024 (… read more
Tax time tips session: client verification and engagement letters
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) During our recent tax time tips webinar , we received a variety of questions from our audience about client verification and engagement letters. Join us as we… read more
New Code of Professional Conduct obligations for tax practitioners apply from 1 August 2024. Join us to find out more about these requirements and to be part of the consultation and engagement that… read more
Additional time to comply with new Code obligations
The Tax Agent Services (Code of Professional Conduct) Determination 2024 (Determination), registered on 2 July 2024, introduced 8 additional Code obligations for tax practitioners. On 8 October 2024… read more
Breach of client confidentiality
An individual tax agent and a company tax agent that the individual was the sole director and supervising agent of, were found to have breached multiple items of the Code of Professional Conduct (… read more
BAS agent’s misconduct leads to termination
Following our investigation, an individual BAS agent was found by our Board Conduct Committee (BCC) to have breached the following items of the Code of Professional Conduct (Code), by failing to: Act… read more
Enhanced TPB Register protecting tax practitioners and consumers
Our public Register has been enhanced to better support consumers and registered tax practitioners. The Register provides important information about tax practitioners and the publication of… read more
Federal Court imposes highest civil penalty of $1,800,000 in TPB matter
The Federal Court has handed down the highest total civil penalty for a Tax Practitioner Board (TPB) application against Sydney unregistered preparer, Jayden Van Dyke. Mr Van Dyke was issued with a $… read more
We all have a part to play in shutting down scammers and most of us have encountered a scam in some way – this includes your clients. By talking to them about scams, you can ensure they aren’t… read more
TPB(I) D61/2024 Keeping your clients informed
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) Tax Practitioners Board exposure draft The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has released this draft Information Sheet (TPB(I) D61/2024) as an exposure draft and… read more
TPB(I) 43/2024 Breach reporting under the Tax Agent Services Act 2009
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) Disclaimer This is a Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) Information sheet (TPB(I)). It provides information regarding the TPB’s position on the application of the… read more
We are committed to working across government to promote the integrity of the tax profession, strengthen tax practitioner services and protect government funding allocated to Australians. That’s why… read more