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Company terminated for egregious conduct
We investigated the conduct of a company tax agent and found it had breached code item 1 of the Code of Professional Conduct (Code). The Board Conduct Committee (BCC) determined the company had… read more
Company cautioned and ordered to complete education
We found a tax agent and the company they were the sole director of had breached the Code of Professional Conduct (Code). In particular they breached: Code Item 1 – you must act honestly and with… read more
Multimillion dollar deception stopped
Tax agent Isaac Brown, from Victoria has had his registration terminated after lodging false business activity statements (BAS) totalling millions of dollars. The termination also includes the… read more
Tax Practitioners Board exposure draft The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has released this draft Information Sheet (TPB(I) D51/2023) as an exposure draft and invites comments and submissions in… read more
Tax Practitioners Board exposure draft The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has released this draft Information Sheet (TPB(I) D52/2023) as an exposure draft and invites comments and submissions in… read more
Operation Protego – ethical questions for tax practitioners
This article provides an update on the Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO) work to address GST frauds, known as Operation Protego. We also provide guidance for tax practitioners in addressing these… read more
Managing stress and improving mental health and wellbeing
Small business owners are vital to the Australian economy, they make up 98% of Australian businesses and employ over 5 million people. In this presentation Everymind share insights from their… read more
Tax agent misappropriates millions in client funds
Benjamin Carter, a Penrith tax agent, has had his registration terminated with the maximum 5-year ban applied from reapplying to the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) for registration. Mr Carter… read more
Comments invited on the draft Tax Agent Services legislation
On 6 August 2023 the government announced a set of reforms targeting 3 key areas: Enhancing the integrity of the tax system. Expanding the powers of our regulators. Strengthening regulatory… read more
Our complaints form becomes SMART
We are continuously looking at ways to improve our online forms to make it easier for end-users. A new SMART form for complaints now replaces our previous form, bringing several benefits to both… read more
Cyber security 101 - stay secure online!
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) In this webinar, we chat about cyber security with Daniel Tripovich, Assistant Director from the Australian Signals Directorate. We’ll discuss cyber security… read more
Tax Practitioners Board welcomes new Board members
The Assistant Treasurer announced 3 new member appointments to the Board of the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB). In making these appointments, Assistant Treasurer, the Hon Stephen Jones MP noted these… read more
Tax agent enables unregistered preparers
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) terminated the registration of Queensland tax agent, Gary Turner and imposed the maximum 5-year ban from reapplying for registration. Mr Turner showed total… read more
Improving trust in the tax profession
At the heart of your services to clients is the trust they have in your integrity, ethics and professionalism. So, how do we improve trust and confidence in the system? This has been challenged… read more
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) Learn more about what it means to comply with your personal tax affairs. We’ll walk you through your obligations and explain how personal tax obligations can… read more
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) In this webinar we’ll provide you with an overview of our continuing professional education (CPE) policy, including your ongoing registration obligations.… read more
Caution and education order issued
A tax agent and a company registered tax agent that they were the sole director of, breached the following items of the Code of Professional Conduct (Code): 7 – you must ensure a tax agent service… read more
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