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Lack of integrity leads to termination
The Board Conduct Committee (BCC) found a tax agent had engaged in multiple, serious breaches of the Code of Professional Conduct (Code). They also ceased to meet the registration requirements to be… read more
Important changes to the Tax Agent Services legislation
The government has made changes to the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (TASA) through Treasury Laws Amendment (2023 Measures No. 1) Act 2023 to implement a number of recommendations arising from a 2019… read more
Who’s really there? Don’t fall for impersonation scams
In 2022, scams cost Australian consumers, businesses, and the economy $3.1 billion and caused serious personal and emotional harm to victims and their families. With scammers continually developing… read more
Blatant disregard for obligations leads to termination and ban
A tax agent and the tax agent company they were the sole director of, were found to no longer meet the requirements for registration after breaching multiple items of the Code of Professional Conduct… read more
Code obligations when you employ, use or have an arrangement with a disqualified entity
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) Two new Code of Professional Conduct (Code) items commenced on 1 January 2024. Under Code item 15 , you must not employ or use the services of an entity that… read more
What is a disqualified entity? A disqualified entity (DE) is an entity (including an individual) that is not a registered tax agent, BAS agent, or a 'qualified tax relevant provider' (QTRP) and has… read more
Extending support to clients impacted by high-risk tax practitioners
At the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB), we’re continuously looking at ways to enhance our support to consumers impacted by the services of high-risk tax practitioners and unregistered preparers. By… read more
DISCLAIMER This is a Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) information sheet (TPB(I)). It is intended to be for information only. While it seeks to provide practical assistance and explanation, it does not… read more
Tax agent not fit to be registered after repeated misconduct
After serious Code of Professional Conduct (Code) breaches and repeated misconduct, a tax agent was found to no longer be a fit and proper person to be registered. The Board Conduct Committee (BCC)… read more
$230,000 fine for brazen unregistered tax preparer
Perth-based Jessa Van Stroe (also known as Jessa Layola) has been ordered by the Federal Court of Australia to pay $230,000 in penalties for providing tax agent services for a fee while not… read more
Compliance - the year in review
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) In this webinar we delve into our compliance outcomes from 2023. We go over the types of cases investigated, the outcomes from our investigations, and we share… read more
Flagrant disregard for the Code results in termination and ban
Following an investigation, the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) decided to terminate the registrations of an individual BAS agent and a tax agent company which they were a joint director of, after they… read more
Draft guidance for new Code items issued - seeking feedback
On 27 November 2023, the government made changes to the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (TASA) through Treasury Laws Amendment (2023 Measures No. 1) Act 2023 . Today, we are releasing the following draft… read more
Legislative changes and new Code items for disqualified entities
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) In this webinar, you'll hear the latest information on recent changes to the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 . This includes 2 new Code of Professional Conduct… read more
Rogue employee impacts company’s tax agent registration
The Board Conduct Committee (BCC) found a registered tax agent company breached the Code of Professional Conduct (Code), when it failed to ensure a BAS agent service it provided, or that was provided… read more
Taxpayers face audits after incompetent services
An individual tax agent and the tax agent company in which they were the sole director of, was found to have breached multiple items of the Code of Professional Conduct (Code) leading to the… read more
Voluntary surrenders of accreditations
Both the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) have voluntarily ceased their formal accreditations with the… read more
Integrity of the tax system at risk from dishonest agent
A tax agent was found by the Board Conduct Committee (BCC) to have breached Code item 1 of the Code of Professional Conduct, you must act honestly and with integrity. The agent lodged 43 income tax… read more
Protecting the integrity of the tax system from dishonest BAS agent behaviour
A BAS agent has had their registration terminated with a 5-year ban from re-applying for registration after they breached 5 Code of Professional Conduct (Code) items and were found to no longer be a… read more