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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
Debunking myths about breach reporting
Breach reporting obligations commenced on 1 July 2024. This requires a registered tax practitioner to report to us if they or another registered tax practitioner has breached the Code of Professional… read more
False lodgements result in BAS agent’s 2-year ban
We have terminated the registration of a BAS agent and imposed a 2-year ban on reapplying. Our investigation found the BAS agent was not a fit and proper person to remain registered. They breached… read more
TPB Annual Report 2024 - 25: Strengthening integrity and supporting the tax profession
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has published its 2024-25 Annual Report , highlighting a year of significant progress in strengthening integrity, enhancing practitioner standards, and improving… read more
Our 2026 compliance priorities
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) We are announcing our 2026 compliance priorities to provide greater transparency of our key focus areas to the tax profession. These priorities are designed… read more
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 BAS agent or are returning to the… read more