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The TPB Register contains the names of all tax agents and BAS agents (collectively referred to as tax practitioners) that are currently registered with us, including those whose registration has been… read more
Events that may affect your continued registration
There are certain events that may affect your continued registration as a registered tax practitioner. Where it is a partnership that is the registered tax practitioner - the event may be one that… read more
Incapacity of a tax practitioner
Sometimes you may become incapacitated due to an unforeseen event (for example, a health condition) and may not be able to run your practice in the short or long term. This… read more
TPB consults on proposed changes to continuing professional education
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) today released two exposure drafts for consultation on its continuing professional education (CPE) policy requirements. The TPB undertook a review of its CPE… read more
Is your tax agent naughty or nice?
Christmas is a time for barbeques with friends and family get-togethers where not only presents are shared, but also financial tips and tax advice given freely. With new research indicating almost… 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
Tax Practitioners Board exposure draft The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has released this draft Information Sheet (TPB(I) D51/2023) as an exposure draft and invites comments and submissions in… read more
TPB begins consulting on four guidance documents
Today the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has released four draft guidance documents for public consultation. This includes three new and one updated guidance document for tax practitioners. The… read more
TPB protecting the public interest
Clients of tax practitioners need to be advised when their agent is subject to sanctions and deregistration. The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) has supported the Tax Practitioner Board’s (TPB… read more
Tax Practitioners Board takes pre-emptive action on Kabir case
Following the sentencing of former tax agent Mr Md Zahidul Kabir to five years’ jail for fraud and money-laundering in the Sydney District Court this week, the Tax… read more
TPB(I) 21/2014 Code of Professional Conduct – Confidentiality of client information
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 information regarding the… 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 expands consultation on draft Code Determination guidance
To ensure appropriate standards of professional and ethical conduct in the tax profession are upheld, the regulator for tax practitioners, the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB), today released draft… read more
TPB invites comments on draft guidance on breach reporting obligations
To support professional standards and improved transparency, today the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) released draft guidance on breach reporting obligations. Breach reporting obligations applicable… read more
TPB commences consultation on draft guidance on new Code obligations
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has released draft guidance for consultation on 3 of the new obligations under the Tax Agent Services ( Code of Professional Conduct ) Determination 2024 (… read more
Tax Practitioners Board integrity decision upheld by Federal Court
A Sydney tax agent, Hany Mina, who was the director of Logic Accountants & Tax Professionals Pty Ltd (Logic), failed to lodge their outstanding tax obligations… read more
TPB Consultative Forum report - 22 July 2021
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) Thank you for joining Ian Klug (TPB Chair), Michael O’Neill (TPB CEO/Secretary), Janette Luu (TPB Director of Policy and Legislation) and Nadja Harris (TPB… 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