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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 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
Promoting the importance of registered BAS agents
We’ve listened to your feedback and have developed a new advertising campaign to promote the necessity for businesses to use the services of a registered BAS agent. Our ‘ Find a BAS agent you can… read more
Download Breach reporting factsheet Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) As a registered tax practitioner, you must comply with your breach reporting requirements under the Tax Agent Services Act… read more
Additional breach reporting obligations for tax practitioners under the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 Purpose of guidance The purpose of this document is to provide a summary of the additional breach… read more
The time taken to process a new application or a renewal can vary depending on the individual circumstances of each applicant. We are required by law to make a decision on a new registration… 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
Professional indemnity insurance
Tax agents BAS agents Professional indemnity (PI) insurance is a consumer protection mechanism to compensate your clients in the event they suffer loss due to an act, error or omission as a result of… 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
You or your company or partnership must be registered with us to provide tax agent services for a fee or other reward. If your application for registration is approved, your company or partnership… read more
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
CHAIR Peter de Cure AM Peter was first appointed to the Board in July 2017 and reappointed in October 2020. He was appointed as Chair in May 2023 and was Acting Chair immediately prior to his… 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
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 from 31 March 2026 only… 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
Senate Procedural Orders of Continuing Effect No. 12
An indexed list of files produced every 6 months by government departments and agencies, for tabling before parliament. Requirements of the Senate Order for the Production of Indexed Lists of… 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