The ATO released the Superannuation Data and Payment Standards (Release Authorities, and SMSF Rollovers) Amendment 2021 on 29 March 2021.
Read moreVoluntary JobKeeper repayments – deductible? The ATO response
In response to the decision by some prominent Australian businesses to return their JobKeeper payments, the ATO says that a voluntary repayment will be deductible “in limited circumstances”.
Read moreDecision in asset betterment case sent back to AAT: Le v FCT
The Federal Court has held that the AAT should hear again a case involving assets betterment assessments.
Read moreMoving away from spreadsheets: 3 ways to automate your tax process
Keep using spreadsheets? Sure, they have their place, but it’s more for certain types of tasks, not necessarily for everything that you’re trying to do.
Read moreInside AML: How Australia’s banks joined forces to break open a “cuckoo smurfing” syndicate
Australia’s world-leading Fintel Alliance has secured a major win in the fight against organised financial crime, after teaming up with state police for a “week of action” on cuckoo smurfing.
Read moreATO using its access powers to assist with challenging legal professional privilege
CUB Australia Holding Pty Ltd v FCT [2021] FCA 43 marks the first addition to the body of case law regarding legal professional privilege (LPP) for 2021
Read moreATO data-matching for motor vehicle registrations
The ATO has gazetted a Notice which will enable it to acquire motor vehicle registry data from State and Territory motor vehicle registry authorities for the period 2019-20 to 2021-22.
Read moreHigh Court rules Westpac super switching campaign was “personal advice”
The High Court has dismissed Westpac’s appeal and ruled that it had provided “personal advice” (and not simply “general advice”) in relation to a superannuation switching campaign.
Read moreLegislation 2021 – What remains before parliament?
Explore which bills have been introduced in the Australian Parliament but are yet to be passed.
Read moreTSB winds up FASEA: New body to be announced
The Treasurer and the Assistant Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and Financial Technology have issued a joint media release announcing changes to the regulatory framework that applies to financial advisers.
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