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Tax agent terminated for dishonesty
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) has upheld the Tax Practitioners Board’s (TPB) decision to terminate a Victorian tax agent’s registration following an investigation which revealed that she… read more
Tax practitioner banned for using an unregistered preparer and pilfering client money
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has terminated the registration of tax agent Mr Reis Cibala Kaluka and banned him for two years after investigations revealed he allowed an unregistered preparer,… read more
Help with using the TPB Register
The TPB Register contains the names of all tax and BAS agents (collectively referred to as tax practitioners) that are currently registered with us, including those whose registration has been… read more
We developed the Registered tax practitioner symbol (symbol) to provide confidence to consumers of tax services that they are using a registered tax practitioner. Registered tax practitioners… read more
During another challenging year impacted by the pandemic, we thank you for your invaluable support to your clients. You have upheld the integrity of the tax system while also implementing the… read more
Risks of using unregistered preparers
You are taking big risks if you use an unregistered preparer to: prepare and lodge your tax returns and statements provide you with tax advice represent you in your dealings with the Australian… read more
Under the safe harbour provisions, taxpayers using a registered tax or BAS agent may not be liable to some administrative penalties imposed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) in certain… read more
2 million checks on Tax Practitioner Register keeps taxpayers safe
Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) Chair, Ian Klug AM, today released the 2020-21 Annual Report, following tabling in Federal parliament, showing that the TPB saw increased engagement with both tax… read more
Help for taxpayers impacted by fake tax agent
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) is contacting thousands of West Australian taxpayers to offer assistance after they used the services of Jessa Van Stroe (also known as Jessa Layola), who was… read more
Cheating tax agent gets maximum ban
A Victorian tax agent had his registration terminated and was banned for the maximum five years after investigations by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) revealed he dishonestly obtained his… read more
Federal Court stops unregistered tax preparer
On 23 August 2021, following an application from the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB), Justice McKerracher of the Federal Court ordered Jessa Van Stroe (also known as Jessa Layola) to stop preparing and… read more
New MOU for Tax Practitioners Board and The Professional Standards Councils
Joint media release between the Tax Practitioners Board and The Professional Standards Councils The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) and the Professional Standards Councils (the ‘Councils’) have… read more
Tax agents terminated after showing blatant disregard for their tax affairs
Two decisions made by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) to terminate tax agent registrations, for failing to comply with their tax affairs, have been upheld by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (… read more
New Member appointed to the Tax Practitioners Board
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) is pleased to welcome a new Member to the Board. The Assistant Treasurer, Minister for Housing, and Minister for Homelessness, Social and Community Housing, The Hon… read more
Notorious criminal tax agent sentenced over repeat offences
The Federal Court of Australia sentenced Kent Scott Hacker to seven months in prison and issued his related company with a $5,000 fine yesterday for lodging client tax returns despite a court… read more
Government reforms drive TPB’s goals and focus for 2021-22
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) today launched its Corporate Plan for 2021-22, outlining its strategic objectives, goals and focus areas for the year. To fulfil its purpose of ensuring tax… read more
New governance forum paves way for implementing TPB reforms
The independent review of the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) and the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (TASA) recommended a new governance forum to consult tax practitioners on significant legislative… read more
Find a tax agent you can trust
As tax time approaches, the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) is warning of the risks of placing your trust in someone who is not a registered tax agent. In the latest research conducted by the TPB,… read more
Following a referral from the Australian Taxation Office, the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) investigated and then terminated the tax agent registration of Maricar Santos Rosauro. The TPB found that… read more
ATO and TPB target identity fraud in partnership with tax profession
Joint media release between the Australian Taxation Office and the Tax Practitioners Board The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) are focused on measures to… read more