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Tax agent’s lack of reasonable care lead to tax shortfalls and penalties for clients
A tax agent and their company tax agent registrations were both terminated for serious breaches of the Code of Professional Conduct (Code). The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) conducted extensive… read more
Repeated disregard of tax laws and incompetent services lead to registration termination
A referral from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) led us to investigate the conduct of a tax agent. It was found that this tax agent had failed to pay an outstanding tax debt when it fell due.… read more
Relevant experience under franchise arrangements
To become a registered tax practitioner, individual applicants must meet certain relevant experienc e requirements. This guidance is for individuals who are considering gaining relevant experience… read more
Gaining relevant experience under franchise arrangements
To become a registered tax practitioner, individual applicants must meet certain relevant experience requirements, which are set out in the Tax Agent Services Regulations 2022 . All relevant… read more
Your own information If you want access to your own basic information, you can request this information directly from us by making a general enquiry . You do not need to apply under Freedom of… read more
TPB Consultative Forum report - 6 December 2022
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) Thank you for joining Ian Klug (TPB Chair), Elinor Kasapidis (Tax Practitioner Governance and Standards Forum Co-Chair), Michael O’Neill (TPB CEO/Secretary),… read more
TPB(I) 38/2023 What is a BAS service?
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) Disclaimer This is a Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) Information sheet (TPB(I)). It provides information regarding the TPB’s position on the application of… read more
TPB Annual Report archive Contact us if you need a copy of our earlier reports. 2022–23 Annual Report Download 2021–22 Annual Report Download 2020–21 Annual Report Download 2019–20 Annual… read more
TPB(I) 39/2023 What is a tax agent service?
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) Disclaimer This is a Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) Information sheet (TPB(I)). It provides information regarding the TPB’s position on the application of… read more
TPB(I) 40/2023 What is a fee or other reward?
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) Disclaimer This is a Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) Information sheet (TPB(I)). While it seeks to provide practical assistance and explanation, it does not… read more
Former PwC partner banned for integrity breach
Peter-John Collins , a former tax partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), has been deregistered as a tax agent for integrity breaches by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB). Mr Collins’ deregistration… read more
TPB marks eight years of national tax practitioner regulation
Chair of the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB), Mr Ian Taylor, said that today marks the eighth anniversary of the TPB and the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (TASA). The TPB commenced operations on 1… read more
Tax agent shows disregard for tax laws, the TPB and ATO
A tax agent and their related entities had a substantial number of personal tax returns and business activity statements outstanding for over 4 years. They also had over $1.5 million in outstanding… read more
Prolonged overdue personal tax obligations results in termination and a 2-year ban
A tax agent failed to meet their obligations by lodging several personal business activity statements by their due dates. The tax agent also failed to pay or enter into an approved payment… read more
Everything you need to know about CPE
View the resources for our webinar, Everything you need to know about CPE . In this webinar learn why continuing professional education (CPE) is critical to your ongoing registration. We also… read more
What does it mean to be a fit and proper person?
View the resources for our webinar, What does it mean to be a fit and proper person? In this webinar learn about the fit and proper person requirements contained in the Tax Agent Services Act 2009… read more
Tax agent commits dishonest acts relating to COVID-19 support payments
A tax agent had lodged 27 applications on behalf of their clients and related entities with a State government for payments under its business support fund that provided grants to support small… read more