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Guide to our information products
We have a range of information products, including products that are, or will become available to tax practitioners and the wider community. These products set out the views of the Tax… read more
We’re making it easier and safer for you to maintain your registration and meet your obligations. One of these improvements is the introduction of Digital ID. What is Digital ID? Digital ID, such as… read more
TPB shuts down Coolah tax agent after large-scale misappropriation of client funds
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has terminated the registrations of Coolah Tax & Accounting Pty Ltd and its director, Denis Yeo and imposed a 3-year ban on Mr Yeo reapplying for TPB… read more
Corporate publications and reports
Annual report Our Annual report informs and notifies Parliament, tax practitioners, other stakeholders and the public about our operations and achievements in relation to the tax agent services… read more
FAQs – Proof of identity for client verification
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) TPB Questions POI requirements When do the proof-of-identity (POI) requirements start? The POI requirements are already in force. Tax practitioners should… read more
A Australian financial services licensee An Australian financial services licensee is defined in Chapter 7 of the Corporations Act 2001 as a person who holds a licence under section 913B that… read more
Privacy – it's everyone's business
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) Join us as we provide guidance on the steps tax practitioners need to take to protect personal information you hold. You’ll also find out what steps you… read more
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) Keep your client information secure by learning more about the appropriate use and disclosure of client TFNs and TFN information in email communications. We… read more
Code obligations when undertaking activities for or in dealings with government
Download Managing conflicts of interest when undertaking activities for government factsheet Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) Sections 20 and 25 of the Tax Agent Services (Code of… read more
What is Digital ID? Digital ID is a secure, convenient and voluntary way to verify and reuse your identification (ID) online. Is Digital ID the same as myID? myID is the Australian Government's… read more
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) Annual registration From 1 July 2024, the registration period for tax practitioners is changing from at least once every 3 years to at least once a year.… read more
Before you can download the symbol you need to read and agree to the Terms and conditions of use and then request that we create your unique symbol. To submit your request: visit My Profile sign in… 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 Code of Professional Conduct False or… read more
TPB Consultation and Standards Forum - 10 December 2025
Key messages Opening remarks The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) co-chair welcomed all attendees and informed Consultation and Standards Forum (CSF) members that Andrew Orme will commence in the role… read more
Tax Practitioners Board Consultation and Standards Forum
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) Consultation and Standards Forum (CSF) is a new Forum, replacing the TPB’s two previous formal consultation mechanisms – the Tax Practitioner Governance and… read more
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) Download TPB factsheet - Reasonable care to ascertain a client's state of affairs Download TPB factsheet - Reasonable care to ensure taxation laws are… read more
Supervision, competency and quality management
One of the registration requirements for a company or partnership entity to become a tax or BAS agent is to satisfy the ‘sufficient number’ requirement. This means your entity must have an adequate… read more
TPB announces compliance priorities with a focus on integrity
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has announced its 2026 compliance priorities to provide greater transparency and clarity to the tax profession. By publishing these priorities for the first time,… read more
TPB reinforces importance of full disclosure during registration
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) notes the conviction of former tax agent Kai Kang for making a false or misleading statement in a material particular in a renewal application for registration. On… read more