TPB works with ATO and tax profession to address emerging COVID-19 relief issues

Today the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has joined with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to outline its shared commitment to working with tax practitioners and professional associations to… read more

Enhanced TPB register protects consumers and practitioners

The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) announced improvements today to support both consumers and professional tax advisers. Announcing the changes, TPB Chair, Ian Klug AM said, ‘Nearly three quarters of… read more

TPB looking to shape the future direction of continuing professional education for tax practitioners

The TPB is seeking public feedback to assist in reviewing its current policy on continuing professional education (CPE) for registered tax practitioners, to ensure it is current and fit for purpose… read more

Tax Practitioners Board to assist tax practitioners impacted by bushfires

As bushfires continue to severely affect communities across Australia, the TPB has reviewed its registration renewal processes during this period to ensure that no one impacted by the fires is… read more

Is your tax agent naughty or nice?

Christmas is a time for barbeques with friends and family get-togethers where not only presents are shared, but also financial tips and tax advice given freely.  With new research indicating almost… read more

Tax Practitioners Board seeking to future-proof IT business systems

The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has today announced a select procurement process to replace its aging Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool and modernise its IT systems. 'We are seeking a… read more

Tax agent fails before Full Federal Court to overturn Tax Practitioners Board termination

Following six years of litigation, former tax agent, Mr Rudy Frugtniet, has failed in his bid to overturn the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) termination of his registration in the  Federal Court of… read more

Tax Practitioners Board reveals dramatic spike in compliance action during 2018–19

Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) Chair, Ian Klug AM, has released the 2018-19 annual report, highlighting a significant change in senior management, and a dramatic spike in compliance action in the past… read more

TPB targets practitioners responsible for over $1 billion in overclaimed tax deductions

The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) announced today it will vigorously target 2,000 tax practitioners identified as being of the highest risk. Speaking at the Tasmanian State Convention of the Tax… read more

TPB targets fraudulent BAS activity and bans three agents for five years

Three registered tax practitioners have been investigated for fraudulent BAS activity by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) and in each case their registration has been terminated for five years. In… read more

AAT decision backs TPB finding on grounds of public interest

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) has rejected applications by Taxation Guru Pty Ltd (Taxation Guru) and Mr Gambhir Watts to stay the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) decisions which terminated… read more

Tax Practitioners Board welcomes the release of independent review discussion paper

The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) today welcomed the release of a discussion paper in the review of the TPB and the  Tax Agent Services Act 2009  (TASA). This discussion paper follows initial… read more

Tax Practitioners Board begins new financial year investigating 350 tax practitioners

At the start of the new financial year, the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has revealed that it is currently investigating more than 350 tax practitioners who are suspected of high-risk behaviour… read more

Dealing with an unregistered tax agent can cost you

As tax-time begins, the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) is warning the public about the risk of using unregistered tax agents. It follows cases of agents posing as legitimate registered tax… read more

Six tax practitioners suspended by TPB for failing to lodge annual declarations

Six tax practitioners have been suspended by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) for failing to lodge their annual declarations on time. In the first compliance action of its kind by the TPB, the six… read more

Bankrupt tax agent with $36 million debt has registration terminated by Tax Practitioners Board

On 9 May 2019, the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) terminated the registration of tax agent, Mr Peter Moltoni, and banned him from re-applying for registration for the maximum five years. This follows… read more

TPB Consultative Forum report - 2 December 2021

Table of contents TOC (auto-generated)   Thank you for joining Ian Klug (TPB Chair), Michael O’Neill (TPB CEO/Secretary), Janette Luu (TPB acting Assistant Secretary) and Nadja Harris (TPB acting… read more

Millions in revenue recouped and asset risks reduced in strategy targeting agent obligations

Chair of the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB), Mr Ian Klug AM, today welcomed progress in improving compliance by tax practitioners, with the latest figures showing millions of dollars in revenue have… read more

TPB Consultative Forum report - 22 July 2021

Table of contents TOC (auto-generated)   Thank you for joining Ian Klug (TPB Chair), Michael O’Neill (TPB CEO/Secretary), Janette Luu (TPB Director of Policy and Legislation) and Nadja Harris (TPB… read more

AAT rejects application by former tax agent following TPB termination

Today the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) rejected an application by a former tax agent, Mr Vanda Gould, to stay a Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) decision to terminate his registration with the… read more