IPA spots advice opportunity for tax time 2018

IPA spots advice opportunity for tax time 2018

IPA chief executive Andrew Conway said while it maintained its apolitical stance, IPA members were in the best position to help their clients understand the implications of each tax policies.“The upcoming tax season will be the last opportunity for our members before...
IPA questions Treasury payroll findings

IPA questions Treasury payroll findings

Treasury’s latest working paper on payroll tax found that firms do not bunch below the payroll tax threshold, apart from isolated incidents in Victoria and Western Australia. However, IPA general manager of technical policy, Tony Greco, says the results are...
Small businesses urged to contribute to ATO inquiry

Small businesses urged to contribute to ATO inquiry

As part of an inquiry into the ATO following last week’s media reports, ASBFEO Kate Carnell has called on small business owners to aid in investigations by coming forward over the next two weeks if they have experienced unfair conduct.“Under the direction of...
IPA questions auditor fee hike justification

IPA questions auditor fee hike justification

Last week, the government released draft legislation on the introduction of ASIC fees-for-service, the second phase of its industry funding model.New SMSF auditors will now face a one-off $1,927 registration fee, down from the initially proposed $3,429 last year, but...
IPA calls for review into ATO governance and culture

IPA calls for review into ATO governance and culture

Earlier this week, a joint ABC Four Corners and Fairfax investigation reported on the ATO and its debt recovery practices with small business, sparking an investigation by Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, Kelly O’Dwyer.IPA chief executive Andrew Conway...