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Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) Together with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), we’ll help you discover what's new this tax time. We'll discuss ways you can prepare and the critical risk… read more
Stopping financial abuse in the tax and regulatory system
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB), the Tax Ombudsman, the UNSW Tax Clinic and tax practitioners are working together to address the financial abuse of vulnerable Australians. The Tax Ombudsman’s… read more
Former PwC partner terminated for making false statements
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has terminated the tax agent registration of former PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) partner, Richard Gregg and imposed a 4-year ban prohibiting him from re-applying… read more
In 2024, Australians recorded a combined loss of $2.03 billion to scams. While this is 25.9% less than the previous year, the impact of scams is still devastating to many Australians. Scam Trends… read more
TPB focuses on delivering a fair, data-driven risk-based compliance program in 2025-26
In 2025-26, the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) is committed to delivering a fair and data-driven, risk-based compliance program, together with supporting both tax practitioners and the public. In its… read more
Growing trust and satisfaction – our latest survey shows strong gains
The results of our 11 th biannual survey, conducted in April 2025, reveal a strong upward trend in trust, relevance and satisfaction among both tax practitioners and consumers. Red tape reduction… read more
TPB takes decisive action on former Managing Partner of PwC’s Tax and Legal Services division
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) terminated the tax agent registration of Thomas Seymour following an investigation into his conduct as a senior leader at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Australia. … read more
The Board Conduct Committee (BCC) refused the surrender of registration request made by a tax agent who was under investigation for misconduct. The surrender request was refused on the basis that it… read more
Self-Care and Burnout Prevention
Tax practitioners are currently working in an environment where there is constant change. This change includes new reform, regulations and obligations. Working in this kind of environment can lead to… read more
Questions at the coalface: Code determination obligations - everything you need to succeed
Join us for an enlightening session on the new Code Determination obligations and discover why it is vital for your ongoing registration. This open session provides a platform for you to pose your… read more
Whistleblower laws and your reporting obligations explained
This webinar outlines how your new breach reporting and false or misleading obligations work together with the updated whistleblower laws. We’ll be joined by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), so… read more
TPB takes legal action against unregistered tax preparer
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has commenced court proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against Yan Qun Ke , seeking civil penalties and a court order to stop Ms Ke from providing tax… read more
Questions at the coalface: CPE made simple -everything you need to succeed
This webinar provides an overview on continuing professional education (CPE) and assists tax practitioners discover why it is vital for your ongoing registration. This open session provides a… read more
Protecting public trust: the TPB takes action against Can Do Accounting
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) terminated the tax agent registration of Can Do Accounting Services Pty Ltd, from Mission Beach QLD, for serious breaches of the Code of Professional Conduct (Code… read more
Michael O’Neill appointed to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission
We congratulate Michael O'Neill on his appointment to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), where he will support the Commission’s regulatory and governance functions in a… read more
TPB responds to community concerns over unregistered preparer in Darwin
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has taken action against The Tax Shop (Darwin) Pty Ltd and its current director, William Desmond Fong, following serious breaches of the Code of Professional… 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
Act now - transitioning to registered business names on our Register
From 1 November 2025, the Australian Business Register (ABR) ceased publishing trading names, and we will update our public register to align with this change. This means that only legal entity names… read more