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BAS agents authorised to offer expanded super guarantee charge services
Today, following extensive consultation with key stakeholders, the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has registered a new BAS services legislative instrument, Tax Agent Services (Specified BAS Services… read more
TPB invites comment on new guidance for tax practitioners
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) invites comment on two draft practice notes released on Friday 10 May. The Letters of engagement draft practice note provides practical guidance and assistance to… read more
Court orders stop Hacker from providing tax services
On Friday 1 March, before Justice Rangiah of the Federal Court of Australia, Mr Kent Scott Hacker of Stafford, Brisbane, undertook to not provide tax services illegally in response to an application… read more
Recognition of prior learning for BAS agents
We may accept qualifications obtained through a process of recognition of prior learning (RPL). RPL is assessed by various registered training organisations or course providers. It… read more
Enhanced TPB Register protecting tax practitioners and consumers
Our public Register has been enhanced to better support consumers and registered tax practitioners. The Register provides important information about tax practitioners and the publication of… 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
TPB Consultative Forum report - 2 December 2021
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) Thank you for joining Ian Klug (TPB Chair), Michael O’Neill (TPB CEO/Secretary), Janette Luu (TPB acting Assistant Secretary) and Nadja Harris (TPB acting… read more
Extending support to clients impacted by high-risk tax practitioners
At the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB), we’re continuously looking at ways to enhance our support to consumers impacted by the services of high-risk tax practitioners and unregistered preparers. By… read more
Welfare, health and education combine to assist tax practitioners
A discussion with his headmaster as a 17-year-old led to a career in finance spanning 57 years for tax practitioner Bill Hackett. Now having turned 74, Bill is hanging up his ledger for the final… read more
Six tax practitioners suspended by TPB for failing to lodge annual declarations
Six tax practitioners have been suspended by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) for failing to lodge their annual declarations on time. In the first compliance action of its kind by the TPB, the six… read more
TPB(I) 31/2016 Payroll service providers
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) Disclaimer This is a Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) information sheet (TPB(I)). It is intended to be for information only. While it seeks to provide practical… read more
COVID-19 stimulus package — Information for clients
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) This information is also available as a PDF factsheet, download COVID-19 stimulus package - Information for clients (PDF, 628KB) As a taxpayer seeking… read more
TPB(PN) 3/2019 Letters of engagement
Tax Practitioners Board practice note The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has released this practice note to provide practical guidance and assistance to registered tax practitioners in relation to the… 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
TPB(I) 02/2011 Claiming a lien over client property
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) Disclaimer This is a Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) Information Sheet (TPB(I)). It is intended to be for information only. It provides a brief overview of the… read more
TPB welcomes reform announcement
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) welcomes the announcement today by the Minister for Housing and Assistant Treasurer, The Hon Michael Sukkar MP, which recognises the essential service of the TPB to… read more
Unregistered tax preparer receives 12 months jail sentence
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) welcomed the recent judgment of the Federal Court addressing misconduct by Perth based Ms Jessa Dabalos (also known as Jessa Van Stroe and Jessa Layola). Ms Dabalos… read more
Time to get ready to comply with new Code obligations from 1 July
It’s time for small tax practitioners (with 100 or less employees) to get ready to ensure that you are complying with the 8 new Code of Professional Conduct (Code) obligations from 1 July 2025. As… read more
TPB(I) 08/2011 Reports or other advice incorporating tax agent services provided by a third party
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) Disclaimer This is a Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) Information Sheet (TPB(I)). It is intended to be for information only. While it seeks to provide practical… read more