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Tax advice from ‘finfluencers’ can cost you thousands
The number of ‘finfluencers’ are on the rise. These are influencers who offer financial advice, including tax advice, on various social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok. Unfortunately,… read more
FAQs – Proof of identity for client verification
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) TPB Questions POI requirements When do the proof-of-identity (POI) requirements start? The POI requirements are already in force. Tax practitioners should… read more
Complying with the Code Determination
From 1 July 2025 all tax practitioners must comply with the new Code of Professional Conduct obligations introduced under the Determination. We’ll share practical guidance and examples to ensure you… read more
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) It’s important for new tax practitioners to understand their ongoing registration obligations. Join this webinar if you are a newly registered tax agent or… read more
Failure to take reasonable care results in written caution
The Board Conduct Committee (BCC) has issued a written caution to a tax agent company and its sole director and supervising agent after they were both found to be in breach of Code item 7 of the Code… read more
Privacy - it's everyone's business
We take privacy seriously and that’s why this year we are again proudly supporting Privacy Awareness Week (PAW). PAW is an annual event led by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner… read more
TPB removes NDIS scammer from the tax profession
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) as an active participant in the Fraud Fusion Taskforce (FFT) has intensified its efforts to remove tax practitioners engaged in misconduct. In a recent case,… read more
TPB Transparency statement for use of AI
Introduction At the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB), we are committed to the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist us administer the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (TASA) more… read more
TPB is reviewing tax time loans
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) is conducting enquiries into tax time loans offered to taxpayers, who use the services of a tax practitioner, to ensure that they are supported with competent and… read more
TPB warns tax practitioners selling tax time loans
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) is concerned that tax time loans, from tax practitioners, may not be fair or in their clients’ best interests. Tax practitioners providing improper tax time loans… read more
Tax agent banned for misconduct
Ballarat based tax agent, Anthony Quinney, was deregistered and banned from registration for 3 years by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) for professional misconduct, including making false… read more
The Treasury undertook public consultation last year on the following reforms to the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (TASA): Enhancing the TPB’s sanctions regime Review of the eligibility requirements… read more
Tax practitioner banned for fraud and misconduct
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has terminated the registration of tax agent, William Gage of Sydney, following an extensive investigation into his conduct. Mr Gage is no longer able to provide tax… read more
Keep your professional association membership details up to date
When did you last update your professional association membership details with us? Did you renew or change your membership recently, or did you cease to be a member? Are the membership details you… read more
Convicted BAS agent has registration terminated
After completing an investigation, the Board Conduct Committee (BCC) terminated the BAS agent registration of Georgia Sellick. The BCC found that Mrs Sellick was not a fit and proper person and had… read more
Promoting the importance of registered BAS agents
We’ve listened to your feedback and have developed a new advertising campaign to promote the necessity for businesses to use the services of a registered BAS agent. Our ‘ Find a BAS agent you can… read more
Unmasking financial abuse and how you can help
Join us for an important discussion with the Inspector-General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman as we dive into a recent report into financial abuse. We’ll shed light on the alarming ways the tax… read more
How to manage and store client’s documents efficiently and completely
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) Proper recordkeeping is vital for maintaining the integrity of your practice. It evidences your actions and advice and helps clarify disputes regarding tax… read more
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) Join our executive team for an open session where you ask us the questions in relation to your obligations as a registered tax practitioner. We’ll answer… read more