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Tax agent company hit with an education order
We investigated a tax agent company following an Australian Taxation Office (ATO) audit. The investigation uncovered poor internal controls within the practice. The practice failed to take reasonable… read more
Tax agent claiming fraudulent refunds
A tax agent has failed to meet their personal tax obligations for non-lodgement of business activity statements (BAS), not paying a tax debt on time and lodging a fraudulent income tax return (ITR).… read more
Engaging new clients this tax time
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) View the resources for our webinar, Engaging new clients this tax time . An optimised and efficient engagement process for new clients not only helps you… read more
Taking reasonable care under pressure
View the resources for our webinar, Taking reasonable care under pressure . In this webinar we take a deep dive into recent research findings from the University of Sydney on tax practitioner… read more
Serious misconduct leads to termination
A tax agent has had their registration terminated after the Board Conduct Committee (BCC) found multiple breaches of the Code of Professional Conduct (Code). Our investigation revealed the agent… read more
On 26 May 2023, The Assistant Treasurer, Hon Stephen Jones MP, announced the appointment of, Peter de Cure AM as Chair of the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB). Mr de Cure is a seasoned leader who… read more
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) View the resources for our webinar, Tax time tips . Join us and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to find out what’s new this tax time. We’ll talk about… read more
About the Webinar In our technology driven world where online data storage is commonplace, data security is more important than ever. Find out what your responsibilities are in relation to keeping… read more
Egregious behaviour results in 5-year ban
After receiving a referral from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), we launched an investigation into the conduct of a tax agent. The ATO assisted with our investigation by providing information… read more
About the webinar Learn more about outsourcing and offshoring, including the factors to consider when entering into arrangements and the consequences of having inadequate arrangements in place.… read more
Cost of living and mental health: How to support clients under pressure
About the webinar In this presentation Beyond Blue will share insights about the mental health impacts of the current economic challenges. Practical advice will also be provided for how you can best… read more
Overdue debt leads to termination
After completing an investigation, the Board Conduct Committee (BCC) found a tax agent had engaged in multiple serious breaches of the Code of Professional Conduct (Code) and ceased to meet the… read more
Ensuring tax practitioners uphold the integrity of the profession
A Board Conduct Committee (BCC) investigation revealed a tax agent’s serious breaches of the Code of Professional Conduct (Code) including: Code item 1 – you must act honestly and with integrity; and… read more
In response to orders issued by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB), PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has produced and published a Compliance Report dated 14 July 2023. The TPB’s Order, was issued on 25… read more
Victorian tax agent terminated after misleading the TPB and ATO
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) has upheld the Tax Practitioners Board’s (TPB) decision to terminate Ms Jennifer Clifford’s tax agent registration, after she misled the TPB and Australian… read more
Tax agent not disclosing millions in assessable income
A tax agent was found by the Board Conduct Committee (BCC) to have engaged in serious misconduct by breaching multiple items of the Code of Professional Conduct (Code) including: Code item 1 – you… read more
End of the road for this tax agent
The Board Conduct Committee (BCC) decided to terminate the registration of a company tax agent as the company ceased to meet the registration requirement that each director is a fit and proper person… read more
TPB launches its Plan for 2024–25
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) launched its Plan for 2024–25 , dedicated to building on the TPB’s relationships with the profession, the public and key stakeholders, and support the government’s… read more
Don’t get fooled by a counterfeit tax agent
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) is warning the public to be extra cautious this tax time and to be on the lookout for fake tax agents, also called unregistered preparers, trying to lure taxpayers… read more