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Prolonged overdue personal tax obligations results in termination and a 2-year ban
A tax agent failed to meet their obligations by lodging several personal business activity statements by their due dates. The tax agent also failed to pay or enter into an approved payment… read more
Everything you need to know about CPE
View the resources for our webinar, Everything you need to know about CPE . In this webinar learn why continuing professional education (CPE) is critical to your ongoing registration. We also… read more
What does it mean to be a fit and proper person?
View the resources for our webinar, What does it mean to be a fit and proper person? In this webinar learn about the fit and proper person requirements contained in the Tax Agent Services Act 2009… read more
Tax agent commits dishonest acts relating to COVID-19 support payments
A tax agent had lodged 27 applications on behalf of their clients and related entities with a State government for payments under its business support fund that provided grants to support small… read more
Company’s serious misconduct ends its registration
A company had their tax agent registration terminated after investigations revealed they breached 4 items of the Code of Professional Conduct (Code). Our investigations revealed the company breached… read more
Deceitful tax agent loses their registration
A tax agent has had their registration terminated after the Board Conduct Committee (BCC) found they had breached multiple items of the Code of Professional Conduct (Code) and were no longer a fit… read more
View the resources for our webinar, TPB Vision. The past year has involved many changes to our organisation and was filled with both challenges and great results. During this webinar you will hear… read more
Jail time for former tax agent
A former South Australian tax agent, Nathan Williams has been sentenced to imprisonment and fined $80,000. The Federal Court found Mr Williams had knowingly broken the law by preparing and lodging… read more
Supporting Privacy Awareness Week 2023
Each year we are proud supporters of Privacy Awareness Week (PAW). PAW is an annual event led by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) to raise awareness of privacy issues and… read more
Dishonesty and substantial tax debts lead to termination
The Board Conduct Committee (BCC) rejected a company’s request to surrender its tax agent registration when the company was found to have breached multiple items of the Code of Professional Conduct (… read more
Tax agent found guilty of fraud
Following an investigation, we terminated a tax agent's registration. We found the agent engaged in conduct which breached multiple items of the Code of Professional Conduct (Code), including: Code… read more
View the resources for our webinar, Know your obligations. It’s important for new tax practitioners to understand their ongoing registration obligations. In this webinar we’ll provide everything… read more
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) View the resources for our webinar, Using the cloud . This webinar will provide you with the opportunity to learn about your responsibilities in relation to… read more
Fraudulent BAS agent terminated
Following an investigation, we terminated a BAS agent’s registration. We found the agent engaged in conduct which breached multiple items of the Code of Professional Conduct (Code), including: Code… read more
Following an investigation, we found a tax agent engaged in conduct which breached item 1 (you must act honestly and with integrity) of the Code of Professional Conduct (Code). The agent… read more
AAT supports our decision to terminate dishonest tax agent
Tax agent Jacob Thomas and his companies Accounting Solutions Australia Pty Ltd (ASAPL) and Taxation and Accounting Australia Pty Ltd (TAAPL), had their registrations terminated after we discovered… read more
Outsourcing and offshoring guidance for tax practitioners
Finalised guidance on outsourcing and offshoring tax services has been published by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) to assist registered tax practitioners to better understand their obligations… read more
Extensive serious Code breaches lead to termination
The Board Conduct Committee (BCC) found a tax agent had breached 9 of the 14 items of the Code of Professional Conduct (Code). The tax agent also failed to be a fit and proper person and did not meet… read more
Fraudulent R&D tax offsets uncovered
After receiving a referral from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), we launched an investigation into the conduct of a tax agent. The ATO supported our investigation by providing information and… read more
Tax agent company hit with an education order
We investigated a tax agent company following an Australian Taxation Office (ATO) audit. The investigation uncovered poor internal controls within the practice. The practice failed to take reasonable… read more