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Your mental health and wellbeing are important and we recognise that it can affect you and your practice in many ways, including when it comes to compliance with your obligations under the Code of… read more
At the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) we are working hard to enhance the integrity of the registered tax practitioner profession. One of the ways we’re doing this is by targeting the highest risk tax… read more
Finding and using a tax practitioner
If you want to have someone prepare or lodge your tax returns, notices or statements, or to provide you with tax advice, you should ensure they are registered with the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB).… read more
We developed the Registered tax practitioner symbol (symbol) to provide confidence to consumers of tax services that they are using a registered tax practitioner. Registered tax practitioners… read more
BAS service is defined in the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (TASA) as: ascertaining or advising about the liabilities, obligations or entitlements of a client under a BAS provision ; or representing… read more
Tax agent services are services relating to: ascertaining (that is, working out) or advising about liabilities, obligations or entitlements of entities (that is your clients) under a taxation law… read more
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) Foreign resident capital gains withholding and the tax agent services regime If you are a conveyancer, you may be aware that foreign resident capital gains… read more
The Code of Professional Conduct (Code) sets out principles under five separate categories. Honesty and integrity You must act honestly and with integrity. You must comply with the taxation laws in… read more
Be scam aware – Stop. Check. Protect.
Scams are everywhere, targeting people from all walks of life, and in 2023 Australians reported a $2.74 billion loss to scams. This represents a significant loss for people and businesses across the… read more
Tax (financial) advice services
A tax (financial) advice service consists of 5 key elements: a tax agent service (excluding representations to the Commissioner of Taxation) provided by an Australian financial services (AFS)… read more
If you have experienced a natural disaster which has affected your ability to meet your tax practitioner obligations, we will work with you to resolve any Tax Practitioner Board (TPB) matters.… read more
Code obligations when you employ, use or have an arrangement with a disqualified entity
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) Two new Code of Professional Conduct (Code) items commenced on 1 January 2024. Under Code item 15 , you must not employ or use the services of an entity that… read more
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) You must apply to renew your registration at least 30 days, but not more than 90 days, before it expires. Once you submit your renewal application, your… read more
My Profile username and password resets
My Profile is our online portal that allows you to register and maintain your registration with us. If you are an existing user and signing into our portal for the first time on you must first change… read more
Complying with your personal tax obligations As a registered tax practitioner, you play a significant role in influencing and supporting the tax system. It is very important for you to keep your… read more
We have created helpful factsheets on a range of topics to assist you and your clients. Download these factsheets from the links below. Breach reporting Continuing professional education (CPE) for… 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
Unregistered preparers strategy
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) The Tax Practitioners Board’s (TPB) compliance strategy protects consumers of tax practitioner services and provides strong support for responsible tax… read more
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